Which of the following correlation coefficients represents the strongest relationship between two factors?
A)-)15
B)+)03
C)+)38
D)-)80

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The negative correlation coefficient of -0.80 represents the strongest relationship between two factors. The closer the correlation coefficient is to -1 or 1, the stronger the relationship between the two factors. A correlation coefficient of 0 indicates no relationship between the two factors. The positive correlation coefficients of 0.15 and 0.38 indicate weaker relationships between the two factors.

Which of the Following Correlation Coefficients Represents the Strongest Relationship