Question

identify the correlation coefficient r that is most likely to correspond with the scatterplot below.
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\\( r = -0.93 \\)
\\( r = -0.54 \\)
\\( r = -0.01 \\)
\\( r = 0.52 \\)
\\( r = 0.9 \\)

Explanation:

Step1: Determine correlation direction

The scatterplot shows no clear upward/downward trend (points are scattered randomly), so r is near 0.

Step2: Match with options

Among options, r = -0.01 is closest to 0.

Answer:

C. r = -0.01