Regarding correlation coefficients, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. The most commonly used correlation coefficient is called the Pearson r.
b. Correlations between most variables in psychology are rarely +1.00 or -1.00.
c. The strength of the correlation coefficient is determined by the sign in front of it.
d. The sign in front of the correlation coefficient depicts the type of relationship between the variables.
ANSWER: c
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