Which of the following could NOT be the value of a correlation coefficient? Select one: a. 0.98 b.-0.76 c. -1.00 d. 1.34

Amy Teegarden asked May 2, 2022

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Which of the following could NOT be the value of a correlation coefficient?

Select one:
a. 0.98
b.-0.76
c. -1.00
d. 1.34

Amy Teegarden asked May 2, 2022

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Answer:

1.34 cannot be a correlation coefficient

Explanation:

The correlation coefficient must be between (and can include) -1 to 1

1.34 is not between -1 and 1

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