In a research article, r is reported as 0.48. This indicates what type of relationship?

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Pearson's r is a correlational coefficient which indicates the magnitude or strength of the relationship between the two variables. The following descriptors are generally agreed upon for attaching meaning to correlation coefficients (Hinkle, Wiersma, & Jurs, 2003):
+ 0.90 to + 1.00 Very strong
+ 0.70 to + 0.90 Strong
+ 0.50 to + 0.70 Moderate
+ 0.30 to + 0.50 Weak
0.00 to + 0.30 Little, if any

In a Research Article, R Is Reported as 0