A positive correlation coefficient indicates the two variables covary in the_____, and a negative coefficient indicates that the variables covary_____ .
A) same direction; in the opposite direction.
B) opposite direction; directly.
C) same direction; directly.
D) opposite direction; in the same direction.

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A positive correlation coefficient means that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases. This indicates that the two variables covary in the same direction. On the other hand, a negative correlation coefficient means that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases. This indicates that the two variables covary in the opposite direction.

A Positive Correlation Coefficient Indicates the Two Variables Covary in The_____