The following graph resulted when a researcher plotted the paired scores from two sets of data:





Which of the following conclusions is justified from an examination of the graph?



a. The coefficient of correlation is close to .50.

b. The correlation between X and Y is negative and low.

c. The correlation between X and Y is positive and high.

d. A Spearman rho coefficient of correlation is appropriate for these data. e.

A Pearson’s coefficient of correlation is not appropriate for these data.


E

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