In the Context of Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient, the Closer

question 10

Multiple Choice

In the context of Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient, the closer a correlation is to 1.00, the _____ is the relationship between two variables.

• A)more indirect
• B)weaker
• C)more subtle
• D)stronger

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Definitions:

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