A correlation coefficient is best characterized as a(n)
A)measure of the extent of the relationship between two existing traits, behaviors, or events.
B)index of the causal direction between an independent and dependent variable.
C)indication of the likelihood that an experimental finding will be replicated by others.
D)measure of the likelihood that observed differences may be attributed to chance.

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A correlation coefficient quantifies the degree to which two variables are related. It does not imply causation, predict replication likelihood, or directly assess the probability that observed differences are due to chance.

A Correlation Coefficient Is Best Characterized as A(n)