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If r, between u = x and y = -x is _______________?

Correct answer: B. -1

  • A. +1
  • B. -1
  • C. 0
  • D. Non of these

Explanation

The relation y = -x is a perfect downward straight line, so as x increases, y decreases exactly proportionally. Therefore, the correlation coefficient is -1.

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