A correlation coefficient of −.68 was calculated between body weight and the number of push-ups a person can do. Which statement would be most correct?
A) Generally, heavy people can do few push-ups.
B) Obesity causes it to be difficult to do push-ups.
C) Generally, lighter people can do fewer push-ups.
D) Low body weight is related with low push-up scores.
E) High body weight is related with high push-up scores.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A negative correlation coefficient (−.68) indicates an inverse relationship between the two variables. This means as one variable increases, the other decreases. Therefore, the statement that generally, heavy people can do few push-ups is most correct, as it reflects this inverse relationship.

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