The Following Data for the Dependent Variable,y,and the Independent Variable,x,have

question 16

Multiple Choice

The following data for the dependent variable,y,and the independent variable,x,have been collected using simple random sampling: Compute the correlation coefficient.

• A)0.52
• B)0.71
• C)0.62
• D)0.89

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Definitions:

Phylogeny

The evolutionary history and lineage of species or a particular group of organisms.

Deuterostome

A classification of animals defined by their developmental characteristics, where the anus forms before the mouth during embryonic development.

Echinoderms

Echinoderms are a group of marine invertebrates that include sea stars, sea urchins, and sand dollars, characterized by radial symmetry and a unique water vascular system.

Pseudocoelom

A fluid-filled body cavity lying between the intestines and outer body wall that is only partially lined with mesoderm in some invertebrates.