A positive correlation coefficient indicates the two variables co-vary in the __________ and a negative coefficient indicates that the variables co-vary ____________.
A) same direction;in the opposite direction
B) opposite direction;poorly
C) same direction;without direction
D) opposite direction;in the same direction

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A positive correlation coefficient indicates that the two variables co-vary in the same direction, meaning when one variable increases, the other variable also increases. A negative coefficient indicates that the variables co-vary in the opposite direction, meaning when one variable increases, the other variable decreases.

A Positive Correlation Coefficient Indicates the Two Variables Co-Vary in the __________