If the Correlation Between Two Variables X and Y Is

question 61

Multiple Choice

If the correlation between two variables x and y is equal to −0.90, which of the following is TRUE?

• A) x and y are highly related, whereby a positive change in x is accompanied by a positive change in y.
• B) The two variables x and y are not related to one another.
• C) x and y are highly related, whereby a negative change in x is accompanied by a positive change in y.
• D) The coefficient of determination is equal to −0.81.
• E) An increase in x is accompanied by a decrease in y.

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