If increases in variable A have no relationship to the values of variable B,then what type of correlation holds between A and B?
A)A has a positive correlation with B.
B)A has a zero correlation with B.
C)A has a negative correlation with B.
D)We do not have enough information to know the direction of correlation.

Question

If increases in variable A have no relationship to the values of variable B,then what type of correlation holds between A and B?​
A)A has a positive correlation with B.
B)​A has a zero correlation with B.
C)​A has a negative correlation with B.
D)​We do not have enough information to know the direction of correlation.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A zero correlation indicates that there is no relationship between the values of A and B, regardless of whether A increases or decreases. Positive correlation indicates that A and B increase or decrease together, while negative correlation indicates that as A increases, B decreases (or vice versa). However, the question states that increases in A have no relationship to the values of B, making B the best choice.

If Increases in Variable a Have No Relationship to the Values