If There Is a Very Strong Correlation Between Two Variables

question 103

Multiple Choice

If there is a very strong correlation between two variables, then the coefficient of correlation must be

• A)much larger than 1, if the correlation is positive
• B)much smaller than 1, if the correlation is negative
• C)either much larger than 1 or much smaller than 1
• D)None of these answers is correct.

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