In a University Statistics Course a Correlation of -0

question 11

Multiple Choice

In a university statistics course a correlation of -0.8 was found between number of classes missed and course grade. This can be interpreted to mean that

• A) The more classes missed, the lower the course grade.
• B) A lower course grade is caused by missing more classes.
• C) The correlation is strong and positive.
• D) A higher grade can be achieved by missing fewer classes.
• E) The more classes missed, the higher the course grade.

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