Question

Which of these r-values represents the strongest correlation?

–0.9, –0.6, 0.2, 0.7


a. -0.9

b. -0.6

c. 0.2

d. 0.7

Answer 1

.9 cause it basically has the highest absolute value.

Answer 2

a. -0.9

Explanation:

The closer you get to 1, either positive or negative, the stronger the correlation

-.9 is closest to -1, so it has the strongest negative correlation