Which of the Following Coefficients of Correlation Indicates the WEAKEST

question 199

Multiple Choice

Which of the following coefficients of correlation indicates the WEAKEST relationship between two sets of variables?

• A)0.08
• B)-0.29
• C)0.48
• D)-1.00

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