A correlation coefficient of -1.09 indicates a(n)
Correct answer: D. error in computation
- A. strong positive correlation
- B. strong negative correlation
- C. cause/effect relationship
- D. error in computation
Explanation
A correlation coefficient can range only from -1.00 to +1.00, so -1.09 cannot be a real correlation and indicates a computational or reporting error.
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