Which phrase best describes a scatter plot in which the variables are correlated with r = 0.79?


A.) weak negative association

B.) weak positive association

C.) strong negative association

D.) strong positive association

Verified Answer :

"Weak positive association" is the one phrase among the following choices given in the question that best describes a scatter plot in which the variables are correlated with r = 0.79. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the second option or option "B". I hope the answer helped you.

Answer: D.) strong positive association

Step-by-step explanation:

The given correlation coefficient \(r = 0.79\)

Since its polarity is positive then it must represent a positive association.

We know that if the r value is closer to +1 or -1 then it tells that there is a stronger linear relationship between the two variables.

Also it lies between 0.5 to 1 i.e. 0.5 < 0.79 < 1, therefore it must represent a strong positive association between the two variables.