When a researcher refers to finding that a systematic relationship exists between the two variables of interest in the population,he or she is referring to which relationship characteristic?
A)Absence
B)Presence
C)Direction
D)Strength of association

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The researcher is indicating that there is a presence of a relationship between the two variables in the population. Choosing option A would indicate the absence of a relationship, and options C and D refer specifically to the direction and strength of the relationship rather than its existence.

When a Researcher Refers to Finding That a Systematic Relationship