The nature of the relationship between two correlated variables is determined through examination of the _____ of the correlation coefficient observed in the _____.
A)absolute value;population
B)strength;population
C)sign;sample
D)squared value;sample

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The sign of the correlation coefficient in a sample indicates the direction of the relationship between two variables, whether it is positive or negative.

The Nature of the Relationship Between Two Correlated Variables Is