Find the sample correlation coefficient for the following data. $$\begin{array} { | r | r | }
\hline X & Y \
\hline 3 & 8 \
\hline 7 & 12 \
\hline 5 & 13 \
\hline 9 & 10 \
\hline 11 & 17 \
\hline 13 & 23 \
\hline 19 & 39 \
\hline 21 & 38 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
A).8911
B).9132
C).9822
D).9556

Question

Find the sample correlation coefficient for the following data. $$\begin{array} { | r | r | } 
\hline X & Y \
\hline 3 & 8 \
\hline 7 & 12 \
\hline 5 & 13 \
\hline 9 & 10 \
\hline 11 & 17 \
\hline 13 & 23 \
\hline 19 & 39 \
\hline 21 & 38 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
A).8911
B).9132
C).9822
D).9556

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Using a calculator or software, we find that the sample correlation coefficient is 0.9556, which is closest to option D.

Find the Sample Correlation Coefficient for the Following Data A)8911 B)

Find the Sample Correlation Coefficient for the Following Data A)8911
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