Using Pearson's r, the closer the correlation coefficient approaches _____, the weaker the relationship.
A)-1
B)+1
C)0
D)None of the above

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Pearson's r measures the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables. A correlation coefficient close to 0 indicates a weak relationship, whereas coefficients close to -1 or +1 indicate strong relationships.

Using Pearson's R, the Closer the Correlation Coefficient Approaches _____