A study finds a correlation coefficient of r = .52. This number gives you information about which of the following?
A)Statistical significance and effect size
B)Strength and direction of the relationship
C)Statistical validity and external validity
D)Type of relationship and importance

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The correlation coefficient (r) measures the strength and direction of the relationship between two variables. A value of .52 indicates a moderate positive correlation between the variables. It does not give information about statistical significance, effect size, statistical validity, external validity, type of relationship, or importance.

A Study Finds a Correlation Coefficient of R =