A recent study found that the more money schools are given to provide after-school activities, the less likely their students are to get involved with illegal activities. Which of the following correlations reflects this relationship?

A) r = .75
B) r = .30
C) r = -.35
D) r = .00

Learning Objectives

• Analyze the indication and numerical significance of a Pearson correlation coefficient, determining its directness and the firmness of the correlation.
• Relate the amount of time students spend on certain activities to their likelihood of engaging in undesired behaviors or performance outcomes.