The correlation between height and arm span in a sample of adult women was found

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The correlation between height and arm span in a sample of adult women was found to be r = 0.946. The correlation between arm span and height in a sample of adult men was found to be r = 0.855. Which association-the association between height and arm span for women, or the association between height and arm span for men-is stronger? Explain. Choose the correct answer below. The association between height and arm span for women is stronger because the value of r is closer to 0. The association between height and arm span for men is stronger because the value of r is closer to 0. The association between height and arm span for women is stronger because the value of r is farther from 0. The association between height and arm span for men is stronger because the value of r is farther from 0.

Explanation / Answer

Correct Answer is C.

The association between height and arm span for women is stronger because the value of r is farther from 0.

We know that the values of correlation coefficients farther from the zero indicate the stronger relationships between the dependent and independent variables.

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