Question

Since a sample data shows that a linear correlation coefficient between two variables is about 0.08, then it rules out a possible causal relationship between the two variables.

Answer 1

Answer:

False

Explanation:

A linear correlation coefficient is used to measure the the level of relationship between two seemingly dependent and independent variables. A relationship exists between two variables in linear correlation if one affects the other, either negatively or positively never zero. If linear correlation has a negative value then one variable increases while the other decreases. If linear correlation coefficient is positive then both variables increase together. If zero then there is no relationship as one variable's increase or decrease has nothing to do with the other. In the case above, correlation is positive at 0.08 hence we can say that there is a relationship between the two variables.