Question

identify the correlation coefficient r that is most likely to correspond with the scatterplot below.
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\\( r = -0.89 \\) \\( r = -0.61 \\)
\\( r = -0.04 \\) \\( r = 0.57 \\)
\\( r = 0.84 \\)

Explanation:

Step1: Check direction of correlation

The scatterplot shows no clear upward/downward trend; points are scattered randomly.

Step2: Match with correlation values

A near-zero r indicates no linear correlation. Among options, \(r = -0.04\) is closest to zero.

Answer:

\(r = -0.04\)