Question

You are given the following information about y and x. Dependent variable (y): 12 3 7 6 Independent variable (x): 4 6 2 4 The sample correlation coefficient equals a. -.4364. b. .4364. c. -.1905. d. .1905.

Answer 1

r = -.4364

The correct answer is A.

Explanation:

Plot the points on the graphing calculator. Then generate a linear regression equation, along with regression and correlation coefficients.

y = -x + 11

r² = .1905, r = -.4364

The correct answer is A.