When Interpreting the Covariance Between Variables X and Y,which of the Following

question 98

Multiple Choice

When interpreting the covariance between variables x and y,which of the following statements is most accurate?

• A)A negative value of covariance that,on average,if x is below its mean,then y tends to be below its mean.
• B)A positive value of covariance indicates that,on average,if x is above its mean,then y tends to be above its mean.
• C)A positive value of covariance indicates that,on average,if x is above its mean,then y tends to be below its mean.
• D)A negative value of covariance indicates that,on average,if x is above its mean,then y tends to be above its mean.

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