Correlation Coefficients MCQs for Competitive Exams

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Correlation Coefficients MCQs for Competitive Exams

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What is the correlation coefficient (r) between two variables u = x and y = -x?
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Which of the following values cannot represent a valid coefficient of correlation?
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3
Given a coefficient of determination (R-squared) of 0.81, what can be inferred about the correlation coefficient (r)?
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4
How does the correlation coefficient behave regarding the origin and the unit of measurement of the variables?
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If the coefficient of determination (R-squared) is exactly 1, what can be concluded about the correlation coefficient (r)?
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Given the regression coefficients bxy = -0.8 and byx = 1.2, what is the value of the correlation coefficient r?
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7
What is the relationship between the signs of the regression coefficients and the correlation coefficient?
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8
If two random variables X and Y are statistically independent, what is the value of their correlation coefficient?
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If two variables, X and Y, exhibit a strong linear correlation, what conclusion can be drawn regarding their causal relationship?
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What are the mathematical bounds of the correlation coefficient?
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