The Relationship Between Variable X and Variable Y Is Such

question 32

Multiple Choice

The relationship between variable X and variable Y is such that high scores on variable X are generally associated with high scores on variable Y and low scores on variable X are generally associated with low scores on variable Y. What would be found if the correlation coefficient is calculated?

• A)a strong correlation
• B)a positive correlation
• C)a weak correlation
• D)a negative correlation

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