Which value of r indicates a stronger correlation: r=0.842 or r= -0.879? Explain your reasoning.

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(A) r= -0.879 represents a stronger correlation because 0.842> -0.879

(B) r= 0.842 represents a stronger correlation because 0.842> -0.879

(C) r= 0.842 represents a stronger correlation because |-0.879|>|0.842

(D) r= -0.879 represents a stronger correlation because |-0.879|>|0.842|

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