Professor Bailey Is Examining the Relationship Between How Close a Student

Multiple Choice

Professor Bailey is examining the relationship between how close a student sits to the front of the classroom and that student's grade in a course. She believes that the greater the distance is between students and the front of the classroom, the lower their final grades will be. Which correlation coefficient BEST supports Professor Bailey's belief?

A) -.30
B) +.50
C) -.70
D) +.90