Math Problem Statement

Values of X and Y were recorded for an additional three weeks, and the correlation coefficient, r, for the augmented data set was found to be r = 0.91. Which of the following statements best interprets this result? A. There is a weak positive linear association between the two variables. B. There is a weak negative linear association between the two variables. C. There is a strong negative linear association between the two variables. D. There is a strong positive linear association between the two variables.

Solution

The correlation coefficient r=0.91r = 0.91 indicates a strong positive linear association between the two variables. Since the value of rr is close to 1, this suggests a strong relationship, and because it's positive, the association is positive.

Thus, the correct interpretation is:

D. There is a strong positive linear association between the two variables.

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Related Questions:

  1. What is the range of possible values for the correlation coefficient rr?
  2. How do you interpret negative correlation coefficients?
  3. What does a correlation coefficient of 0 signify?
  4. Can a correlation coefficient indicate causality between variables?
  5. How would you calculate the correlation coefficient from a dataset?

Tip:

A correlation coefficient close to 1 or -1 indicates a strong relationship, while a value close to 0 indicates little to no linear relationship.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Statistics
Correlation Coefficient
Linear Association

Formulas

Correlation Coefficient Formula: r = Σ[(X - X̄)(Y - Ȳ)] / (n-1)s_Xs_Y

Theorems

Pearson Correlation Coefficient

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12