What does a positive covariance indicate about the relationship between two variables?

How is the correlation coefficient different from covariance?

If two variables have a correlation coefficient of 0.85, what can be inferred about their relationship?

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Covariance and Correlation Quiz

1. What does a positive covariance indicate about the relationship between two variables?

2. How is the correlation coefficient different from covariance?

3. If two variables have a correlation coefficient of 0.85, what can be inferred about their relationship?