The Pearson correlation coefficient (r) assumes the relationship between two variables ______.
A) is one-tailed (directional)
B) is statistically significant
C) goes on to infinity in both directions
D) may be represented by a straight line

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The Pearson correlation coefficient (r) assumes that the relationship between two variables may be represented by a straight line.

The Pearson Correlation Coefficient (R) Assumes the Relationship Between Two