Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Coefficient of Correlation

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the coefficient of correlation is true?

• A)It ranges from 0.0 to + 1.0 inclusive.
• B)It describes the relationship between two variables.
• C)A value of 0.00 indicates two variables are related.
• D)It is calculated as the square of the slope.

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