Question

order the correlation coefficients from weakest to strongest negative correlation. -0.82 -0.59 -0.37 -0.18

Explanation:

Step1: Recall correlation - strength rule

The closer the absolute - value of the correlation coefficient is to 1, the stronger the correlation. For negative correlations, we compare the absolute - values.

Step2: Calculate absolute - values

$|-0.18| = 0.18$, $|-0.37| = 0.37$, $|-0.59| = 0.59$, $|-0.82| = 0.82$

Step3: Order by absolute - value

Since $0.18<0.37<0.59<0.82$, the order of the original negative correlation coefficients from weakest to strongest negative is $- 0.18$, $-0.37$, $-0.59$, $-0.82$

Answer:

$-0.18$, $-0.37$, $-0.59$, $-0.82$