Which Correlation Coefficient Is Most Likely to Describe the Relationship

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which correlation coefficient is most likely to describe the relationship between brushing one's teeth and the number of cavities one gets?

• A) -.62
• B) .83
• C) -.08
• D) .45

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