If two variables are related in a fashion that is nonlinear,Pearson correlation:
A)will always be negative
B)will be sensitive to this
C)will not be sensitive to this
D)will always be positive

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Pearson correlation measures the linear relationship between two variables. If the relationship is nonlinear, Pearson correlation will not accurately capture the strength or direction of the relationship. Therefore, it is not sensitive to nonlinear relationships.

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