Which of the following correlation coefficients indicates the strongest association between two variables?
A) +0.50
B) -0.02
C) -0.89
D) +0.74

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The correlation coefficient of -0.89 is the strongest as it is closest to -1 or +1, which indicates a perfect negative or positive correlation respectively. A coefficient of +0.50 or +0.74 indicates a moderate positive correlation, while a coefficient of -0.02 indicates a weak correlation.

Which of the Following Correlation Coefficients Indicates the Strongest Association