Variable X increases as variable Y increases.Choose the correlation coefficient that best applies.
A) + 8.00
B) + 0.80
C) - 0.80
D) - 10.0

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The correct correlation coefficient for this situation is a positive number between 0 and 1, indicating a positive correlation between X and Y. In this case, +0.80 is the best choice, as it indicates a strong positive correlation. Choices A and D are incorrect because the values are outside the range of possible correlation coefficients, with A being much too high and D being negative. Choice C is incorrect because a negative correlation coefficient would indicate that as one variable increases, the other decreases, which is the opposite of the given scenario.

Variable X Increases as Variable Y Increases