A correlation coefficient is used to:
A) examine the relationship between two quantitative variables
B) examine the relationship between three categorical variables
C) make a statement of causation in nonexperimental research
D) establish the time ordering of variables n.

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A correlation coefficient measures the strength and direction of the relationship between two quantitative variables. It does not imply causation, deal with categorical variables, or establish time ordering.

A Correlation Coefficient Is Used To