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ashley

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A __________ correlation coefficient means that decreases in X are associated with decreases in Y; a __________ correlation coefficient means that decreases in X are associated with increases in Y.
 
  a. positive; negative
  b. zero; negative
  c. negative; positive
  d. positive; zero

Question 2

In a recent study, Mary found a correlation coefficient of .83 between the two variables, foot size and score on the math final. She concludes that these two variables have a strong ________ correlation.
 
  a. negative
  b. positive
  c. binary
  d. continuous


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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

b


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Reply #2 on: Jun 20, 2018
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