Calculate the linear correlation coefficient for the data below. $$\begin{array} { c | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | }
\mathrm { x } & - 2 & 0 & 7 & 4 & 2 & 1 & 3 & 5 & 6 & - 1 \
\hline \mathrm { y } & 15 & 10 & - 2 & 3 & 7 & 8 & 5 & 0 & - 1 & 12
\end{array}$$
A) -0.995
B) -0.671
C) -0.778
D) -0.885

Question

Calculate the linear correlation coefficient for the data below. $$\begin{array} { c | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | } 
\mathrm { x } & - 2 & 0 & 7 & 4 & 2 & 1 & 3 & 5 & 6 & - 1 \
\hline \mathrm { y } & 15 & 10 & - 2 & 3 & 7 & 8 & 5 & 0 & - 1 & 12
\end{array}$$
A) -0.995
B) -0.671
C) -0.778
D) -0.885

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct answer is A because the linear correlation coefficient is -0.995. This indicates a strong negative correlation between the two variables.

Calculate the Linear Correlation Coefficient for the Data Below A) -0995 B) -0

Calculate the Linear Correlation Coefficient for the Data Below A) -0995
B) -0