A correlation coefficient indicates the ________ and ________ of the relationship between two variables.
A) nature;shape
B) direction;strength
C) scatter;strength
D) direction;distribution

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The correlation coefficient indicates the direction (positive or negative) and strength (magnitude) of the relationship between two variables. Therefore, the best choice is B: direction and strength. Choices A, C, and D are not accurate because the correlation coefficient does not indicate the nature or shape of the relationship, the scatter of the data, or the distribution of the variables.

A Correlation Coefficient Indicates the ________ and ________ of the Relationship

A Correlation Coefficient Indicates the and of the Relationship