Which of the Following Terms Refers to a Number Ranging

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms refers to a number ranging from +1.00 to -1.00 that expresses the direction (positive or negative) and strength of the relationship between two variables?

• A) Covariance coefficient
• B) Correlation coefficient
• C) Maximum-likelihood coefficient
• D) Reciprocal correlation

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