Milton reported in his study that as chocolate consumption increased, reported stress remained constant. Of the following, which is a correlation coefficient that would best support Milton's claim?
A) -1.0
B) -.40
C) .05
D) .50

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A correlation coefficient of -1.0 would indicate a perfect negative correlation, meaning as chocolate consumption increases, reported stress decreases, which contradicts Milton's findings. A correlation coefficient of -.40 or D.50 would suggest a moderate negative or positive correlation, respectively, which is not consistent with Milton's claim of no relationship between chocolate consumption and reported stress. A correlation coefficient of .05 suggests a weak positive correlation, which could support Milton's claim that stress remained constant despite an increase in chocolate consumption.

Milton Reported in His Study That as Chocolate Consumption Increased