The value of the coefficient of correlation (r) A) can be equal to the value of the coefficient of determination (r²). B) can never be equal to the value of the coefficient of determination (r²). C) is always smaller than the value of the coefficient of determination (r²). D) is always larger than the value of the coefficient of determination (r²).

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The coefficient of correlation (r) is the square root of the coefficient of determination (r^2), so it can definitely be equal to the value of the coefficient of determination (r^2 = r²).

The Value of the Coefficient of Correlation (R)