Suppose a Correlation Is Computed in Each of Two Samples

question 23

Multiple Choice

Suppose a correlation is computed in each of two samples.If the value of is the same in each sample,and is larger in Sample 1,then in which sample will the value of the correlation coefficient be larger?

• A)Sample 1
• B)Sample 2
• C)None;the correlation coefficient will be the same in both samples.
• D)There is not enough information to answer this question.

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