In the definition of rules of engagement (ROE) as stated in joint doctrine: "Directives issued by competent military authority that delineate the circumstances and limitations under which United States forces will initiate and/or continue combat engagement with other forces encountered," the word "will" is interpreted as .

Match the item to the definition: indirect correlation, correlational research, correlational research, covary, pearson correlation coefficient, pearson correlation coefficient, direct correlation a. used to describe the relationship between two or more naturally occurring variables b. determines whether scores on the two variables covary c. whether two variables vary or change together d. denoted by the symbol "r" e. provides information about the sign (direction) and magnitude(strength) of the linear relationship. f. when the correlation is positiveg. when the correlation is negative