Practice mode Sample Linear Regression

The correlation coefficient is ____ of change of origin and unit of measurement. Which word fills the blank?

Correct answer D. Independence

Explanation

Because r is calculated from standardised deviations, shifting the origin or changing units leaves its value unchanged, apart from sign when the scale is negative.

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