Question

a researcher in alaska measured the age (in months) and the weight (in pounds) of a random sample of adolescent moose. when the least - squares regression analysis was performed, the correlation was 0.59. which of the following is the correct way to label the correlation? a 0.59 months per pound b 0.59 pounds per month c 0.59 d 0.59 months times pounds e 0.59 month pounds

Explanation:

The correlation coefficient is a unit - less measure that ranges from - 1 to 1. It does not have units like months per pound, pounds per month, months times pounds, or month - pounds. It is just a number representing the strength and direction of the linear relationship between two variables.

Answer:

C. 0.59