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

question 143

Multiple Choice

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

• A).75
• B).35
• C).02
• D)-.44

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