What does a correlation coefficient of -0.94 indicate about two variables?

a. The variables are weakly associated, with both increasing together.
b. The variables are strongly associated, with both increasing together.
c. The variables are weakly associated, with one increasing as the other decreases.
d. The variables are strongly associated, with one increasing as the other decreases.


Answer: D

Rationale: This: Correlation coefficients range from −1.0 to +1.0, but the closer it is to the absolute value of 1.0, the stronger the relationship.

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