The Numerator in the Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient Formula

question 50

Multiple Choice

The numerator in the Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient formula

• A)is called the cross-products sum.
• B)establishes the degree of covariation between two variables.
• C)can range from -1.0 to +1.0.
• D)Both a and b.
• E)Both b and c.

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