found a correlation of 0.73 between scores on a measure of physical exercise and pounds lost in a diet program in a sample of men over 40. This correlation coefficient indicates that: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. physical exercise is strongly related to weight loss among middle-aged men in the program. physical exercise is largely unrelated to weight loss among middle-aged men in the program. losing weight encouraged men in the program to increase their levels of exercise.