The sign of the correlation coefficient, positive or negative, refers to the __________________ of the relationship between the variables.
A) strength
B) direction
C) difference
D) latitute

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The sign of the correlation coefficient indicates the direction of the relationship between the variables. If the sign is positive, it means that the two variables move in the same direction. If the sign is negative, it means that the two variables move in opposite directions. The strength of the relationship is indicated by the absolute value of the correlation coefficient. The difference or latitude between the variables is not related to the sign of the correlation coefficient.

The Sign of the Correlation Coefficient, Positive or Negative, Refers