What Does a Negative Value of R Mean

question 5

Multiple Choice

What does a negative value of r mean?

• A) There is no relationship between two variables
• B) High scores on one variable are associated with low scores on a second variable
• C) High scores on one variable are associated with high scores on a second variable
• D) There is a mistake in the calculation of the coefficient

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