Covariation:
A) indicates the degree of "freedom" between two variables.
B) predicts the absolute size of the correlation coefficient.
C) is useless without a correlation coefficient.
D) is the amount of change in one variable systematically associated with a change in another variable.
E) is illustrated by a bar chart.

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Covariation refers to the extent to which two variables change together in a predictable manner. Therefore, option D is the correct choice as it defines the concept of covariation accurately. Options A, B, C, and E are incorrect as they either provide incomplete or irrelevant definitions of covariation.