The limitation of covariance as a descriptive measure of association is that it
A)only captures positive relationships.
B)does not capture the units of the variables.
C)is very sensitive to the units of the variables.
D)is invalid if one of the variables is categorical.

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Covariance is sensitive to the units of the variables, meaning that the scale or units of measurement can greatly affect its value, making comparisons across different scales or units difficult.

The Limitation of Covariance as a Descriptive Measure of Association