This question is classified as a calculated numeric question. Determine the strength and direction of the Pearson's correlation coefficient (r) between Homicide Rates and Unemployment Rates.
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Neighborhoods
Homicide Rate
Unemployment Rate (%)
Police per 1,000
A
6.8
1.3
4.2
B
7.2
4.8
1.7
C
6.3
4.8
1.7
D
5.0
4.0
2.3
E
7.5
2.1
1.7
F
6.8
3.6
2.0
G
5.6
6.4
4.5
H
6.2
1.5
2.6
I
5.4
5.3
2.4
J
4.3
2.8
4.6
- Homicide Rate per 100,000 population
- Police per 1000: Police officers per 1,000 population
This question is classified as a calculated numeric question. Determine the strength and direction of the Pearson's
correlation coefficient (r) between Homicide Rates and Unemployment Rates.Note: Refer to the guide (Figure 12.2) :
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very strong
negative correlation -
very strong
positive correlation -
strong negative correlation
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strong positive correlation
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moderate negative correlation
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moderate positive correlation
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weak negative correlation
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weak positive correlation
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