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IIBA Exam CBDA Topic 2 Question 30 Discussion

Actual exam question for IIBA's CBDA exam
Question #: 30
Topic #: 2
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A data scientist is analyzing a dataset to determine if there is a strong relationship between two variables. A measure of covariance is done. Which of the following graphs indicate Zero Covariance between variables?

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Suggested Answer: C

Covariance measures the directional relationship between the returns on two assets. A positive covariance means that asset returns move together while a negative covariance means they move inversely. Zero covariance indicates that the returns on the two assets move independently of each other. In the context of a scatter plot, zero covariance is represented by a plot where the points do not show any upward or downward trend but are rather scattered randomly on the graph with no discernible pattern.

Graph 4 displays such a pattern where there is no apparent relationship between the variables on the x and y axes, indicating that there is zero covariance between them.


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Bronwyn
21 days ago
As a data scientist, I have to go with the graph that best represents the statistical concept. I think option D is the winner here.
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Keneth
2 days ago
I agree, option D shows zero covariance between the variables.
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Elvis
22 days ago
Haha, graph 2 looks like a bunch of drunken ants wandering around. Definitely not the one with zero covariance!
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Rossana
28 days ago
Hmm, I'm torn between 3 and 4. They both seem to show no relationship between the variables, but 4 has a more even distribution.
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Ellsworth
4 days ago
User 1: I think it's 4, the distribution looks more even.
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Susana
30 days ago
I'm going with option D. That scatterplot looks like it has no discernible pattern or correlation between the variables.
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Carma
1 months ago
I agree with Paris, graph 1 shows zero covariance as there is no clear pattern in the data points.
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Marleen
1 months ago
Graph 3 looks like the clear winner to me. Zero covariance means the variables are independent, and that graph shows a completely random scatter of points.
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Ranee
6 days ago
User 3: I agree with Ranee, B) 1 seems to show zero covariance.
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Merissa
9 days ago
User 2: I disagree, I believe the correct answer is B) 1.
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Arlyne
19 days ago
B) 1
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Lilli
20 days ago
A) 2
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Lamonica
21 days ago
User 1: I think the answer is D) 3.
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Paris
1 months ago
But in zero covariance, the points should be scattered randomly, which is shown in graph 1.
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Nilsa
2 months ago
I disagree, I believe the answer is A) 2.
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Paris
2 months ago
I think the answer is B) 1.
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