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Which answer is the best estimate of the correlation coefficient for the variables in the scatter plot?

A. -0.95


B. -0.5


C. 0.5


D. 0.95

Which answer is the best estimate of the correlation coefficient for the variables-example-1
User Frani
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-0.5

Explanation:

User Emmalyx
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I think the correct answer would be -0.5. It would be the best estimate since looking at the graph the points tend to have a negative correlation where as Y increases the value of X decreases. However, the value of the correlation would be small since the points are very varied. Hope this helps.
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