Correlation Coefficients Quiz

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11 questions
1

Match each situation with its level and sign of correlation. A correlation with an absolute value larger than 0.7 is considered strong.

  • Weak Positive Correlation
  • Strong Positive Correlation
  • Weak Negative Correlation
  • Strong Negative Correlation
1

Select all the values for r that indicate a positive slope for the line of best fit.

1

The correlation coefficient, r, is given for several different linear models for a data set. Sort the r values from best fit (top) to worst fit (bottom).

  1. -0.34
  2. -0.82
  3. 0.01
  4. -0.95
1

Which of the values below is the best estimate of the correlation coefficient for the line of best fit shown in the scatter plot? Explain your answer.
A: -0.9
B: -0.4
C: 0.4
D: 0.9

1

Enter the data below as a table

1

What is the equation of the line of best fit for the data?

1

What is the correlation coefficient for the data?

1

Enter the data below as a table

1

What is the equation of the line of best fit for the data?

1

What is the correlation coefficient for the data?

0

What do you think s and h might stand for in the data table?