The Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient (R) Does Not Detect

question 48

Multiple Choice

The Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient (r) does not detect:

• A)curvilinear relationships.
• B)positive linear relationships.
• C)negative linear relationships.
• D)instances of no relationship.

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