Using the following information: What is the correlation coefficient?
A)0.81
B)0.958
C)- 0.84
D)0.006

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Using the following information:   What is the correlation coefficient?
A)0.81 
B)0.958 
C)- 0.84 
D)0.006

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correlation coefficient is a measure of the strength and direction of the linear relationship between two variables. The given information indicates two sets of values for the same two variables, so we can calculate the correlation coefficient using a standard formula. When we do so, we get a value of 0.958, which is closest to option B, making it the best choice.

Using the Following Information: What Is the Correlation