A correlation coefficient close to either -1.00 or 1.00 is termed a _____ correlation.
A)significant
B)large
C)strong
D)positive

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A correlation coefficient close to either -1.00 or 1.00 is referred to as a strong correlation. "Significance" refers to the statistical significance of a correlation, which can be present even with a weak correlation coefficient. "Large" refers to the magnitude of the relationship, which can vary regardless of the strength of the correlation coefficient. "Positive" refers to the direction of the correlation, which may be positive or negative regardless of the strength of the correlation coefficient.

A Correlation Coefficient Close to Either -1