I the Purpose of Correlation Analysis Is to Find How

question 110

Multiple Choice

i. The purpose of correlation analysis is to find how strong the relationship is between two variables. ii. A coefficient of correlation close to 0 (say, 0.08) shows that the relationship between two variables is quite weak.
iii. The strength of the correlation between two variables depends on the sign of the coefficient of correlation.

• A) (i), (ii), and (iii) are all correct statements.
• B) (i) and (ii) are correct statements but not (iii).
• C) (i) and (iii) are correct statements but not (ii).
• D) (ii) and (iii) are correct statements but not (i).
• E) (i), (ii), and (iii) are all false statements.

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