A Correlation Coefficient of Zero Indicates

question 67

Multiple Choice

A correlation coefficient of zero indicates

• A) the projects have the same expected value.
• B) there is no correlation and no risk reduction when the projects are combined.
• C) there is no correlation, but there is some risk reduction when the projects are combined.
• D) the projects have the same standard deviation.

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