If a Pair of Variables Have a Curvilinear Relationship, Which

question 28

Multiple Choice

If a pair of variables have a curvilinear relationship, which of the following is true?

• A) The correlation coefficient will not be able to indicate the relationship is curved.
• B) The correlation coefficient will be zero.
• C) The correlation coefficient will indicate that the relationship is curved.
• D) The scatter plot will not be able to indicate the relationship is curved.
• E) Outliers cause the curve.

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