Match the definition with the term.
-Pearson's r
A)derived by following a convenient formula for computing product moment corre-lation coefficients,which can also account for negative relationships
B)a numerically precise value of the strength of a relationship between two variables
C)the tendency for extreme scores on one variable to be associated with less extreme scores on another variable

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Pearson's r is computed using a formula for product moment correlation coefficients, which can also account for negative relationships.

Answer: B
 Pearson's r provides a precise numerical value indicating the strength of the relationship between two variables.

Answer: C
 Regression to the mean is the phenomenon where extreme scores on one variable tend to be associated with less extreme scores on another variable. Pearson's r is not the correct term for this definition.

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