Question 10 • Concepts in Probability and Statistics A
The number of times a player has golfed in one’s lifetime is compared to the number of strokes it takes the player to complete 18 holes. The correlation coefficient relating the two variables is –0.26.
Answer
A
It is a weak negative correlation, and it is not likely causal.
B
It is a weak negative correlation, and it is likely causal.
C
It is a strong negative correlation, and it is not likely causal.
D
It is a strong negative correlation, and it is likely causal.