Which of These Coefficients of Correlation (R) Indicates a Strong

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of these coefficients of correlation (r) indicates a strong negative linear relationship between the two variables of interest?

• A) -1.3
• B) -0.9
• C) 0.8
• D) 0.9

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