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Compute and interpret the sample correlation coefficient.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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The correlation coefficient is:
 
  A) -0.6834
  B) 0.5412
  C) 0.6834
  D) -0.5412



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Answer to Question 1

The sample correlation coefficient r = Cov(x, y)/(sx . sy) = - 0.812. This indicates that there is a strong negative linear relationship between the two variables.

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