If a researcher wants to examine if there is a relationship between the number of steps taken and HR in a group of 1000 athletes, what would be the appropriate test to recommend?
A) Chi-Square
B) Spearman's Correlation Coefficient
C) Pearson's Correlation Coefficient
D) Multiple Regression

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Pearson's Correlation Coefficient is appropriate for examining the relationship between two continuous variables, such as the number of steps taken and heart rate (HR).

If a Researcher Wants to Examine If There Is a Relationship