PRC-2 · Chapter 10 · Question 42 of 60
What does a correlation coefficient (r) of -0.92 mathematically indicate about the relationship between two variables?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: D) A strong negative linear relationship.
Explanation
The negative sign indicates an inverse relationship (as one variable rises, the other falls). The value 0.92 is very close to 1.0, indicating the linear relationship is exceptionally strong.
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