Which of the following values of the correlation coefficient implies that the value of the dependent variable decreases as the value of the independent variable increases?
A) -0.2
B) 0
C) 0.2
D) 1
E) 0.5

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A negative correlation coefficient implies that the value of the dependent variable decreases as the value of the independent variable increases. A value of -1 indicates a perfect negative correlation, while a value close to -1 indicates a strong negative correlation. Therefore, choice A, with a correlation coefficient of -0.2, is the best choice that implies a negative relationship between the two variables.

Which of the Following Values of the Correlation Coefficient Implies