If the Coefficient of Correlation Between Two Variables Is Nearly

question 63

Multiple Choice

If the coefficient of correlation between two variables is nearly zero, how might a graph of these variables appear?

• A) Random points.
• B) A least squares line that slopes up to the right.
• C) A least squares line that slopes down to the right.
• D) Under this condition, a scatter diagram could not be plotted on a graph.

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