Of these correlation coefficients,which indicates the strongest relationship between variables?
A)+0.5
B)+0.25
C)0
D)-0.75

Question

Of these correlation coefficients,which indicates the strongest relationship between variables?​
A)+0.5
B)​+0.25
C)​0
D)​-0.75

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correlation coefficient that indicates the strongest relationship between variables is the one with the absolute value closest to 1. The absolute value of -0.75 is closer to 1 than any of the other choices, indicating a strong negative linear relationship between the variables.

Of These Correlation Coefficients,which Indicates the Strongest Relationship Between Variables?​

Of These Correlation Coefficients,which Indicates the Strongest Relationship Between Variables?