The Pearson correlation coefficient examines variables that are ______.
A)continuous in nature
B)not continuous in nature
C)categorical in nature
D)not categorical in nature

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The Pearson correlation coefficient measures the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two continuous variables, making A the correct choice. It is not appropriate for categorical variables or variables that are not continuous in nature, ruling out choices B and C. D is too vague of a choice to determine if it is correct or not, as it does not specify a type of variable.

The Pearson Correlation Coefficient Examines Variables That Are ______