Khalil's research shows that as study time increases, overall grades in school also increase quite substantially. Which of the following correlation coefficients would best exemplify his findings?
A) r = .02
B) r = - .71
C) r = .82
D) r = -.93
E) r = .28
Answer: C) r = .82
The use of the word ‘substantially’ means a strong correlation. This option is the closest to 1.0 and is also positive since it tells us both variables are increasing.
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