Which of the following correlation coefficients is higher?
a. -0.68
b. 0.60
c. 0.68
d. a and c
e. None of the above
a and c right?
Whichever correlation is closest to ±1 is right. That is choice D.
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Yes, that's correct. The correlation coefficient measures the strength and direction of the linear relationship between two variables. A correlation coefficient can range from -1 to +1.
In this case, the correlation coefficients given are:
a. -0.68
b. 0.60
c. 0.68
To determine which correlation coefficient is higher, we compare their absolute values. The absolute value disregards the sign and gives us the magnitude of the correlation coefficient.
The absolute value of -0.68 is 0.68, and the absolute value of 0.68 is also 0.68. Since 0.68 is higher than 0.60, option d, which includes a and c, is the correct answer.