Which of the following correlation coefficients reflects the strongest meaningful relationship?
A) -0.67
B) 0
C) +0.86
D) +1.25

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The correlation coefficient that reflects the strongest meaningful relationship is the one that is closest to 1 or -1 in absolute value, indicating a strong positive or negative relationship. Among the given options, +0.86 is the highest absolute value, indicating a strong positive relationship. -0.67 is also a moderately strong negative relationship, but not as strong as +0.86. 0 indicates no relationship, and +1.25 is not a valid correlation coefficient as it exceeds the range of -1 to +1.

Which of the Following Correlation Coefficients Reflects the Strongest Meaningful