A correlation can be positive or negative, which indicates the direction of the relationship between variables. The strength of the correlation is represented by the correlation coefficient, which ranges from -1.00 to 1.00. A correlation coefficient of 1.00 or -1.00 indicates a perfect correlation, while a coefficient of 0 indicates no correlation. Therefore, choice B is the correct answer.

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A Correlation Is

Question 8

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A correlation is:

A) indicated only by a positive relationship between variables
B) represented by a correlation coefficient of 1.00 or -1.00, indicated by either a positive or negative relationship between variables
C) indicated only by a negative relationship in which higher scores on one variable are associated with lower scores on the other
D) every data point which is higher than another data point in one variable is not related to the data point on the other variable

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