Mathematics · Statistics
Which of the following statements are INCORRECT regarding the properties of the correlation coefficient (r)? (A) r is independent of the choice of origin (B) r is independent of scale (C) r lies between –1 and +1 (D) r = +1.0 indicates a perfectly negative correlation (E) r = –1.0 indicates a perfectly positive correlation
- 1(A) and (B) only
- 2(B) and (C) only
- 3(C) and (D) only
- 4(D) and (E) only✓
Correct answer
(D) and (E) only
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