A Correlation Coefficient R = −0

question 42

Multiple Choice

A correlation coefficient r = −0.85 could indicate a ________.

• A) very weak positive linear relationship
• B) very strong negative linear relationship
• C) very weak negative linear relationship
• D) very strong positive linear relationship

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