Problem 4 of 7
Interpret the sign of correlation coefficient r=-0.10.
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connect positive/negative r to association direction.
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Correlation coefficient must be between -1 and 1.
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1. Check whether r is positive, negative, or near zero.
2. Positive means upward linear association; negative means downward linear association.
3. Near zero means little linear association.
Use the worked steps, then substitute the final answer back into the original relationship to confirm it satisfies the prompt.
Interpreting sign as strength only.