Question

Which phrase best describes a scatter plot in which variables are correlated with r=-0.19 ?

A. Weak negative association
B.weak positive association
C.strong negative association
D.strong positive association

Answer 1

The answer to your question is C because it makes sense

Answer 2

A. Weak negative association.

Explanation:

A negative correlation means that a change in independent variable is followed by the change in dependent variable in reverse way. Besides, correlation is weak if |r| < 0.7. In consequence, r = - 0.19 indicates a weak negative association.