Which of the following sequences of correlation coefficients correctly arranges the relationships between three pairs of two variables in order of increasing strength?
A)-.60,+.10,+.50
B)+.10,+.50,-.60
C)-.60,+.50,+.10
D).00,-.60,+.50

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The correct order of increasing strength of correlation coefficients is +.10 < +.50 < -.60, which is matched by option B. Option A and C have the correct order of correlations, but the signs are incorrect. Option D has the correct order of signs, but the strengths are not in the correct order.

Which of the Following Sequences of Correlation Coefficients Correctly Arranges