As the Degree of Linear Relationship Between Two Measures Increases

question 18

Multiple Choice

As the degree of linear relationship between two measures increases,

• A) the absolute value of the correlation coefficient approaches 1.00.
• B) the scatterplot resembles a straight line.
• C) our ability to predict for these variables increases.
• D) all of these

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