A correlation coefficient of -.89 indicates a(n)
A)weak negative correlation.
B)strong negative correlation.
C)cause and effect relationship.
D)error in computation.

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A correlation coefficient of -.89 indicates a strong negative correlation, meaning as one variable increases, the other decreases significantly. The value is close to -1, showing a strong relationship, but it does not imply causation.

A Correlation Coefficient of -.89 Indicates A(n)