Asked by Dominique Howard on Sep 24, 2024

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A perfect straight line sloping downward would produce a correlation coefficient equal to:

A) +1.0
B) −1.0
C) 0.0
D) Cannot tell from the information given.

Correlation Coefficient

A statistical indicator that measures the intensity of the link between the relative fluctuations of two variables.

  • Familiarize oneself with the features of the correlation coefficient (r) and its limits.
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gurmeet veeru4 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A perfect straight line sloping downward would indicate a strong negative linear relationship between the two variables. The correlation coefficient measures the strength and direction of the linear relationship between two variables. A perfect negative linear relationship between two variables would result in a correlation coefficient of -1.0. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.