Question

when r is close to -1, it indicates a weak negative correlation.
true or false?

Answer 1

what do you think?

Answer 2

true

Answer 3

why true

Answer 4

because -1 is a negative and therefore its weak.

Answer 5

r being close to -1 means you'll have a negative correlation yes

BUT

it's not a weak correlation

Answer 6

ok, so false.

Answer 7

it would be weak if it were closer to 0

it's closer to -1, so it's actually a strong negative correlation

Answer 8

ok, thanks!

Answer 9

you're welcome