Question:

Which of the following could be the valid value(s) of the correlation coefficient between two variables?
(a) -1
(b) +1
(c) -2
(d) +2
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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The correlation coefficient measures the strength and direction of a linear relationship.between two variables, with -1 and +1 representing perfect negative and positive corre- lations, respectively.
Updated On: Dec 26, 2024
  • (A) only
  • (A) and (B) both
  • (A), (B), (C) and (D)
  • (B) only.
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

The correlation coefficient can only range from -1 to +1. Any values outside this range are invalid. Therefore, both -1 and +1 are valid values.
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