Calculate the correlation coefficient, r, for the data below. $$\begin{array} { l | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | }
\mathrm { x } & - 1 & 1 & 8 & 5 & 3 & 2 & 4 & 6 & 7 & 0 \
\hline \mathrm { y } & 0 & 2 & 19 & 11 & 8 & 4 & 9 & 13 & 16 & 2
\end{array}$$
A)0.990
B)0.881
C)0.819
D)0.792

Question

Calculate the correlation coefficient, r, for the data below. $$\begin{array} { l | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | } 
\mathrm { x } & - 1 & 1 & 8 & 5 & 3 & 2 & 4 & 6 & 7 & 0 \
\hline \mathrm { y } & 0 & 2 & 19 & 11 & 8 & 4 & 9 & 13 & 16 & 2
\end{array}$$
A)0.990
B)0.881
C)0.819
D)0.792

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct answer is A because the correlation coefficient, r, for the data is 0.990. This indicates a strong positive correlation between the two variables.

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