Which of the following statements concerning the linear correlation coefficient are true?

I: If the linear correlation coefficient for two variables is zero, then there is no relationship between the variables.
II: If the slope of the regression line is negative, then the linear correlation coefficient is negative.
III: The value of the linear correlation coefficient always lies between –1 and 1.
IV: A linear correlation coefficient of 0.62 suggests a stronger linear relationship than a linear correlation coefficient of –0.82.

I and IV

II and III

I and II

III and IV