Arnold calculates a Pearson correlation and obtains a value of -1.07. By definition, this implies ______.
A) the distribution of scores for the variables are negatively skewed
B) there is a negative relationship between the two variables
C) he will not reject the null hypothesis
D) he has made a mistake in his calculations

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The Pearson correlation coefficient ranges from -1 to 1. A value outside this range, such as -1.07, indicates a calculation error.

Arnold Calculates a Pearson Correlation and Obtains a Value of -1.07