Question

identify the correlation coefficient r that is most likely to correspond with the scatterplot below.
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\\( r = -0.94 \\)
\\( r = -0.62 \\)
\\( r = 0.05 \\)
\\( r = 0.53 \\)
\\( r = 0.85 \\)

Explanation:

Step1: Determine correlation direction

The scatterplot shows no clear upward/downward trend (points are scattered randomly). So correlation is near 0.

Step2: Match with options

Among options, \(r = 0.05\) is closest to 0, indicating almost no linear correlation.

Answer:

C. \(r = 0.05\)