In correlational studies,a(n)__________ can range in value from +1.00 to ‒1.00.
A) independent variable
B) dependent variable
C) cause-and-effect relationship
D) correlation coefficient

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The correlation coefficient is the statistic used in correlational studies to determine the strength and direction of the relationship between two variables. It can range in value from +1.00 (a strong positive correlation) to -1.00 (a strong negative correlation), with 0 indicating no correlation. The other options (A, B, and C) do not relate to the range of values for the correlation coefficient.

In Correlational Studies,a(n)__________ Can Range in Value from +1