What Does the Size of a Correlation Coefficient Indicate

question 109

Multiple Choice

What does the size of a correlation coefficient indicate?

• A) size of the variables
• B) strength of the relationship
• C) number of data points
• D) direction of the relationship

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Definitions:

Polar Solvent

A solvent with a dielectric constant greater than 15, which can dissolve ionic or polar solutes due to its polarity.

Ethylene Glycol

A toxic, colorless liquid with the formula C2H6O2, used primarily as an antifreeze in cooling and heating systems.

Polar Molecules

Molecules with a distribution of charge leading to one part being slightly positive and another part being slightly negative.

Aqueous Solution

A solution in which water is the solvent.