If the Correlation Coefficient Between Variables X and Y Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

If the correlation coefficient between variables X and Y is roughly zero, then ___.

• A) Y is independent of X
• B) Y is dependent on X
• C) there is a linear correlation between Y and X
• D) Y is not necessarily independent of X
• E) Y is caused by X.

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