Which of the following correlation coefficients represents the strongest degree of relation between two variables?
A)+.51
B)-.67
C)-.46
D)+.09

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A negative correlation coefficient indicates an inverse relationship between the two variables, and the absolute value of a negative correlation coefficient represents the strength of this inverse relationship. So, option B with a correlation coefficient of -.67 represents the strongest degree of relation among the given options.

Which of the Following Correlation Coefficients Represents the Strongest Degree