Which Correlation Coefficient Most Closely Represents the Relationship Depicted in the Scatterplot

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which correlation coefficient most closely represents the relationship depicted in the scatterplot below?

• A)-.75
• B)+.15
• C)-.15
• D)+.75

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