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. It has no units of measurement as it is a ratio that measures the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables (in this case, age in months and weight in pounds of moose).

Answer:

C. 0.59