A correlation coefficient of -1.73 means that:
A) a calculation error has been made.
B) the relationship between the two variables is very strong.
C) as one variable increases, so does the other.
D) the relationship between the two variables is very weak.

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A correlation coefficient cannot be less than -1 or more than 1. Therefore, a correlation coefficient of -1.73 is not a valid value and indicates a calculation error.

A Correlation Coefficient of -1.73 Means That