In tables larger than 2x2,the upper limit of phi
A)can be greater than 1.00.
B)can be less than zero.
C)is no more than 0.05.
D)is 100.

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Phi coefficient is a measure of association between two binary variables in a contingency table. In tables larger than 2x2, the range of phi can vary from -1 to +1. Therefore, the upper limit of phi can be greater than 1.00, but it cannot exceed 1.00.

In Tables Larger Than 2x2,the Upper Limit of Phi