SOLUTION: A large sample is collected in order to study the relationship between two variables x and y whether x can be used to predict y. It is found that r = -.65. Which one of the followi

Question 1031573: A large sample is collected in order to study the relationship between two variables x and y whether x can be used to predict y. It is found that r = -.65. Which one of the following statements is true?

A x and y are almost perfectly linear correlated, and y increases as x increases
B x and y are moderately linear correlated, and y increases as x increases
C x and y are almost perfectly linear correlated, and y decreases as x increases
D x and y are moderately linear correlated, and y decreases as x increases
Answer by robertb(5830) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
D. x and y are moderately linear correlated, and y decreases as x increases
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