If Covariance Between Two Variables Is near 0, Then It

question 23

Multiple Choice

If covariance between two variables is near 0, then it implies that

• A) there exists a positive relationship between the variables.
• B) the variables are not linearly related.
• C) the variables are negatively related.
• D) the variables are strongly relateD)

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Definitions:

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Fish With Jaws

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