Question

the number of times a player has golfed in ones 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. which best describes the strength of the correlation, and what is true about the causation between the variables? it is a weak negative correlation, and it is not likely causal. it is a weak negative correlation, and it is likely causal. it is a strong negative correlation, and it is not likely causal. it is a strong negative correlation, and it is likely causal.

Explanation:

The correlation coefficient ranges from - 1 to 1. A value close to - 1 or 1 indicates a strong correlation, while a value close to 0 indicates a weak correlation. Here, the correlation coefficient is - 0.26, which is close to 0, so it is a weak negative correlation. Also, correlation does not imply causation. Just because two variables are correlated does not mean one causes the other.

Answer:

It is a weak negative correlation, and it is not likely causal.