Which of the following sets of correlations correctly shows the highest to lowest degree of relationship?
A)0.91,+0.83,+0.10,?0.03
B)0.91,+0.83,?0.03,?0.10
C)+0.83,+0.10,?0.91,?0.03
D)+0.83,+0.10,?0.03,?0.91

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The correlation coefficient ranges from -1 to 1, where 1 represents a perfect positive correlation, -1 represents a perfect negative correlation, and 0 represents no correlation. Therefore, the highest degree of relationship is represented by the correlation coefficient of 0.91, followed by +0.83, +0.10, and -0.03, in that order. Choice A matches this order.

Which of the Following Sets of Correlations Correctly Shows the Highest