A set of paired data results in a correlation coefficient r

A set of paired data results in a correlation coefficient r = 0.05. Which of the following statements is true about the data? A.The scatter diagram would show a strong positive correlation. B.The scatter diagram would show a strong negative correlation. C.The scatter diagram would show a weak but positive correlation. D.The scatter diagram would probably not show any kind of trend.

Solution

A set of paired data results in a correlation coefficient r = 0.05.

B.D.The scatter diagram would probably not show any kind of trend. TRUE. As correlation should lie between -1 and +1