The _____ indicates the magnitude of a correlation coefficient.
A)slope
B)sign
C)absolute value
D)none of the alternatives is correct

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The absolute value of a correlation coefficient indicates the strength of the relationship between two variables regardless of their negative or positive association. The slope refers to the steepness of an equation line, and the sign refers to whether the correlation is positive or negative. Therefore, the correct answer is C, absolute value.

The _____ Indicates the Magnitude of a Correlation Coefficient