The originator of the product-moment correlation technique was
A) Karl Gauss
B) Blaise Pascal
C) Karl Pearson
D) Alexandra McKenna

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The product-moment correlation coefficient was developed by statisticians Francis Galton and Karl Pearson in the late 19th century. However, Pearson is often credited as the originator of the product-moment correlation technique as he extensively developed and popularized it in his work.

The Originator of the Product-Moment Correlation Technique Was