A correlation coefficient will fall within which of the following ranges?
A) -1 to +1
B) 0 to +1
C) 0 to -1
D) -0.5 to +0.5

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correlation coefficient measures the strength and direction of the linear relationship between two variables. The value of the correlation coefficient can range from -1 to +1, where -1 indicates a perfect negative correlation, +1 indicates a perfect positive correlation, and 0 indicates no correlation. Negative values indicate an inverse relationship, and positive values indicate a direct relationship. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

A Correlation Coefficient Will Fall Within Which of the Following