A Correlation Coefficient of 0 Indicates What About the Relation

question 98

Multiple Choice

A correlation coefficient of 0 indicates what about the relation between two variables?

• A) The two variables are directly related.
• B) The two variables are inversely related.
• C) The two variables are completely unrelated.
• D) This coefficient indicates which variable was the "cause" and which the "effect."

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Definitions:

Variation

The occurrence of differences in individuals or populations, often resulting from genetic diversity or environmental factors.

Standard Deviation

A statistical measure that quantifies the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of values.

Distributions

In statistics, the pattern of variation or frequencies of a set of values within which a variable can fall, often visualized as a graph.

Largest

Describing the most extensive or significant size, volume, or quantity in comparison to others within a group or category.