Of the Following Correlation Coefficients, Which Represents the Weakest Relationship

question 484

Multiple Choice

Of the following correlation coefficients, which represents the weakest relationship between two factors?

• A) -.67
• B) +.53
• C) +.32
• D) -.12

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