A positive correlation coefficient indicates the two variables covary in the ________, and a negative coefficient indicates that the variables covary .
A)same direction;in the opposite direction
B)opposite direction;directly
C)same direction;directly
D)opposite direction;in the same direction

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A positive correlation coefficient indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases, meaning they covary in the same direction. A negative correlation coefficient indicates that as one variable increases, the other decreases, meaning they covary in the opposite direction.

A Positive Correlation Coefficient Indicates the Two Variables Covary in the ________