Generally speaking,if two variables are unrelated (as one increases,the other shows no pattern),the covariance will be:
A)a large positive number.
B)a large negative number.
C)a positive or negative number close to zero.
D)None of these choices.

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If two variables are unrelated, the covariance will be close to zero, regardless of the signs of the individual data points. A large positive covariance implies that as one variable increases, the other tends to increase as well, while a large negative covariance implies the opposite pattern.

Generally Speaking,if Two Variables Are Unrelated (As One Increases,the Other