Question

in one study, it was found that the correlation coefficient between two variables is 0.01. which statement is true? there is a strong negative association between the variables. there is a strong positive association between the variables. there is a perfect association between the variables. there is almost no association between the variables.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall correlation - coefficient range

The correlation coefficient $r$ ranges from - 1 to 1. A value of $r = 1$ indicates a perfect positive linear association, $r=-1$ indicates a perfect negative linear association.

Step2: Analyze the given value

The given correlation coefficient is $r = 0.01$. Values close to 0 indicate a weak or almost no linear association. Since 0.01 is very close to 0, there is almost no association between the variables.

Answer:

There is almost no association between the variables.