If the Coefficient of Correlation Between Two Variables Is -0

question 48

Multiple Choice

If the coefficient of correlation between two variables is -0.6, the coefficient of determination will be:

• A) -0.6.
• B) 0.4.
• C) 0.36.
• D) -0.36.
• E) 0.6.

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