Which group of correlation coefficients is presented from the highest in magnitude to the lowest in magnitude?
a) +1.00, .00, -1.00
b) -.80, -.50, +.32
c) +.75, +.50, -.75
d) +1.00, -.08, +.70
ANS: b
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