If two variables, x and y, have a strong linear relationship, then
A) the correlation coefficient is a positive number.
B) the correlation coefficient is 0.
C) the correlation coefficient is a negative number.
D) the F test is used to conclude there is a causal relationship between x and y.

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A strong linear relationship implies that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases or decreases in a predictable way. This results in a positive correlation coefficient, indicating a positive association between the two variables.

If Two Variables, X and Y, Have a Strong Linear