A researcher determines that the linear correlation coefficient is 0.85 for a paired data set. This indicates thatthere is
A) a strong positive linear correlation.
B) a strong negative linear correlation.
C) no linear correlation but that there may be some other relationship.
D) insufficient evidence to make any decision about the correlation of the data.

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The linear correlation coefficient, often denoted as r, measures the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables. A coefficient of 0.85 indicates a strong positive linear correlation, meaning as one variable increases, the other variable tends to also increase in a linear manner.

A Researcher Determines That the Linear Correlation Coefficient Is 0