If Pearson's r is calculated on data that are curvilinearly related, r will

a. properly reflect the strength of the relationship between the variables.
b. overestimate the strength of the relationship between the variables.
c. underestimate the degree of association.
d. overestimate or underestimate the strength of the relationship between the variables, depending upon the circumstances.
e. very high and positive.


Ans: c

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