A Correlation Coefficient Is Zero

question 53

Multiple Choice

A correlation coefficient is zero. This means which of the following?

• A) There is no linear relationship between the two variables.
• B) There is a positive linear relationship between the two variables.
• C) There is a negative linear relationship between the two variables.
• D) The relationship between the variables is statistically nonsignificant.

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