The correlation coefficient ranges from -1.0 to +1.0,with values closer to ±1.0 indicating ______.
A) a less positive relationship between two factors
B) a stronger relationship between two factors
C) that two factors are less likely to be related
D) that the correlation is due to outliers

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The correlation coefficient measures the strength and direction of the linear relationship between two variables. The range of values is -1.0 to +1.0, with values closer to ±1.0 indicating a stronger relationship between the two factors. Values closer to 0 indicate a weak or no relationship between the two factors. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

The Correlation Coefficient Ranges from -1