PRC-2 · Chapter 10 · Question 2 of 60
What is the mathematically defined range for the value of the correlation coefficient (r)?
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Correct answer: C) -1 to +1
Explanation
The value of the correlation coefficient is bounded and always lies strictly in the range -1 to +1.
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