Select ALL of the correlation coefficients that represent a linear model with a weak correlation.
A. 0.125
B. 1 ~~~
C. -0.787
D. 0.961 ~~~
E. -0.951 ~~~
F. -0.026
My answers are B, D, and E. Am I right?
Review the topic. You have it exactly backwards, :3
Yes, you are correct. B, D, and E are the correlation coefficients that represent a linear model with a weak correlation. A strong correlation is typically indicated by coefficients close to 1 or -1, while weak correlation coefficients are closer to 0.
To determine whether a correlation coefficient represents a weak correlation, you need to consider the magnitude or absolute value of the coefficient. A correlation coefficient ranges from -1 to 1, where -1 indicates a perfect negative correlation, 1 indicates a perfect positive correlation, and 0 indicates no correlation.
To identify a weak correlation, you should look for correlation coefficients that are closer to 0. In this case, the options are:
A. 0.125 (not selected)
B. 1 (not selected)
C. -0.787 (selected)
D. 0.961 (not selected)
E. -0.951 (selected)
F. -0.026 (not selected)
Based on the criteria described, you are correct that the selected coefficients with weak correlations are C (-0.787) and E (-0.951). The remaining coefficient B (1) represents a strong positive correlation, so it does not belong in the category of weak correlations.