If a Correlation Coefficient Has a Negative Sign, It Indicates

question 14

Multiple Choice

If a correlation coefficient has a negative sign, it indicates that:

• A)the two factors being measured move in the same direction
• B)the two factors being measured move in opposite directions
• C)there is no relationship between the two factors being measured
• D)there is a significant relationship between the two factors being measured

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