Given a dataset where r = -.9, adding a new case where the value of x is high and the value of y is low is most likely to ______.
A) increase the magnitude of the correlation
B) decrease the magnitude of the correlation
C) have no effect on the correlation
D) skew the correlation

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Adding a new case where x is high and y is low will strengthen the negative relationship, thus increasing the magnitude of the negative correlation.

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