A researcher calculates a Pearson product-moment coefficient of 0.2.The reviewer understands that this value represents
A) a moderate positive correlation.
B) a moderate negative correlation.
C) a weak positive correlation.
D) a weak negative correlation.

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A r value between -0.3 and +0.3 is considered to indicate a weak relationship.A positive number indicates a positive relationship,so this value is a weak positive correlational value.The other three options are incorrect statements.

A Researcher Calculates a Pearson Product-Moment Coefficient of 0