PRC-2 · Chapter 10 · Question 9 of 60
What does a correlation coefficient of exactly 0 imply about a scatter diagram?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) The points are completely scattered with no linear trend.
Explanation
An 'r' value of 0 means there is absolutely no linear relationship between the variables, resulting in a scatter diagram with points dispersed randomly without forming a trendline.
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