Which of the Following Statements About the Covariance Between Two

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the covariance between two discrete random variables is true?

• A) It measures the strengths of the relationship between two random variables.
• B) A negative covariance indicates a negative relationship.
• C) A covariance of zero indicates that the two variables are independent.
• D) All of the above.

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