The number between -1 and +1 that indexes the linear association between any two variables is called ________.
A) the significance level
B) the probability value
C) the alpha level
D) the correlation coefficient

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The correlation coefficient measures the strength and direction of the linear relationship between two variables. It can range from -1 to +1, with negative values indicating a negative relationship and positive values indicating a positive relationship. The closer the value is to -1 or +1, the stronger the relationship is.

The Number Between -1 and +1 That Indexes the Linear