The Pearson correlation technique may be used to measure ______ relationships when both variables are ______ in nature.
A)curvilinear;qualitative
B)linear;qualitative
C)linear;quantitative
D)curvilinear;quantitative

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The Pearson correlation technique is used to measure linear relationships between two quantitative variables. Curvilinear relationships would require a different technique, and qualitative variables cannot be measured in terms of correlation coefficients.

The Pearson Correlation Technique May Be Used to Measure ______