Which Statement Is Least Correct Regarding the Correlation Coefficient

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which statement is least correct regarding the correlation coefficient?

• A) The absolute size of r indicates the strength of the relationship.
• B) The values of r can range from -1.0 to +1.0.
• C) The correlation coefficient indicates whether there is a positive linear or negative linear relationship.
• D) The sign of the correlation coefficient indicates the strength of the relationship.

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Definitions:

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