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.

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The strength of the correlation coefficient is actually determined by its numerical value, not the sign in front of it. A positive correlation coefficient indicates a positive relationship between variables, while a negative coefficient indicates a negative relationship. The magnitude of the coefficient (i.e. how close it is to 1 or -1) indicates the strength of the relationship, with values closer to 1 or -1 indicating a stronger relationship.

Regarding Correlation Coefficients,which of the Following Statements Is FALSE