Asked by Raelene Wagner on Sep 29, 2024
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Which correlation coefficient best indicates an inverse,or negative,relationship?
A) -5.83
B) .314
C) 0.01
D) -.85
E) 1.34
Correlation Coefficient
A numerical measure that reflects the degree of linear relationship between two variables, ranging from -1 (perfect negative) to +1 (perfect positive).
Inverse Relationship
A correlation between two variables in which one variable increases as the other decreases, and vice versa.
- Understand the relationship between variables in correlational studies and how these studies differ from experimental research.
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Armon Tolbertabout 3 hours ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
A correlation coefficient of -0.85 is the best choice as it indicates a strong negative relationship between two variables. The other options do not indicate a clear negative relationship.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the relationship between variables in correlational studies and how these studies differ from experimental research.
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