For which of the following Pearson correlations would the data points be clustered most closely around a straight line?
A)-0.10
B)+0.40
C)-0.70
D)There is no relationship between the correlation and how close the points are to a straight line.

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The Pearson correlation coefficient measures the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables. A value of -0.70 indicates a strong negative linear relationship, meaning as one variable increases, the other decreases, and the data points would be clustered more closely around a straight line compared to the other options listed.

For Which of the Following Pearson Correlations Would the Data