Correlation coefficients may be computed for parametric and nonparametric data.If the data are interval data, which of the following should be used?
A)Pearson correlation coefficient
B)Spearman correlation coefficient
C)Gaussian correlation coefficient
D)De Moivre correlation coefficient
E)Gossett correlation coefficient

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The Pearson correlation coefficient is the correct choice for interval data because it measures the linear correlation between two variables, assuming a linear relationship and normally distributed data, which are characteristics of interval (and ratio) data.

Correlation Coefficients May Be Computed for Parametric and Nonparametric Data