What Does the Absolute Value of a Correlation Coefficient Indicate

question 46

Multiple Choice

What does the absolute value of a correlation coefficient indicate?

• A) the direction of the relationship between variables
• B) which of two variables is the cause and which is the effect
• C) the probability that the observed association was due to chance
• D) the strength of the association between variables

---

Definitions:

Environmental Scanning

Systematic monitoring of trends affecting the organization.

Strategic HR Planning

The process of aligning human resource strategies with the business strategy to achieve long-term goals.

Environmental Scanning

The process of systematically collecting information about external influences and trends to identify opportunities and threats.

Trade Publications

Specialized magazines or journals aimed at professionals in specific industries to share relevant news, trends, and insights.