CIMA BA1 · Chapter 11 · Question 1 of 11
A correlation coefficient of -0.9 between two variables indicates:
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) A strong negative linear relationship
Explanation
The correlation coefficient lies between -1 and +1. A value close to -1 indicates a strong linear relationship where one variable tends to fall as the other rises. Correlation does not prove causation.
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