A Sample Correlation Coefficient of 0

question 145

Multiple Choice

A sample correlation coefficient of 0.22 was found between outdoor temperatures and unexcused absences at a construction site.What can the HR director conclude?

• A)48.4% of the absences can be predicted by the outdoor temperature
• B)0.48% of the absences can be predicted by the outdoor temperature
• C)0.22% of the absences can be predicted by the outdoor temperature
• D)4.84% of the absences can be predicted by the outdoor temperature
• E)22.0% of the absences can be predicted by the outdoor temperature

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