The strength of the relationship for Spearman correlation is indicated by the sign of the correlation coefficient and the nature of the relationship is indicated by the magnitude of the correlation coefficient.

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The statement is partially correct but incomplete. The sign of the correlation coefficient indicates the direction of the relationship (positive or negative), but the magnitude of the correlation coefficient indicates the strength of the relationship.

The Strength of the Relationship for Spearman Correlation Is Indicated