Which Statement Does NOT Accurately Describe the Correlation Coefficient

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which statement does NOT accurately describe the correlation coefficient

• A) The strength of the relationship between the two variables is described by the mathematical value. 
• B) A value near zero indicates no relationship between the two variables. 
• C) High values indicate that the two variables have a cause-and-effect relationship. 
• D) The type of relationship between the two variables is described by whether the value is positive or negative.

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