Question

select the correct answer.

what happens if the correlation coefficient equals 0?

there is a strong negative linear relationship between x and y.
there is not a linear relationship between x and y.
there is a strong positive linear relationship between x and y.
there is a weak negative linear relationship between x and y.

Explanation:

Interpret a correlation coefficient of 0

$$ r = 0 $$

Determine the linear relationship

$$ \text{No linear relationship between } x \text{ and } y $$

Answer:

• There is a strong negative linear relationship between x and y.
• There is not a linear relationship between x and y. (Correct answer)
• There is a strong positive linear relationship between x and y.
• There is a weak negative linear relationship between x and y.