The Pearson correlation coefficient (r) measures the ______ relationship between two variables.

A) directional
B) positive
C) two-tailed
D) linear

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The Pearson correlation coefficient (r)  measures the ______ relationship between two variables.A)  directionalB)  positiveC)  two-tailedD)  linear

Chung Anh Hao (K15 HCM) · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  The Pearson correlation coefficient measures the strength of a linear relationship between two variables. It only measures the strength of a relationship, not the direction or whether it is one-tailed or two-tailed. Therefore, the correct answer is D - linear.

The Pearson correlation coefficient (r) measures the ______ relationship between two variables.

A) directional
B) positive
C) two-tailed
D) linear

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