Which of the following is true about correlation statistics?

a. A negative correlation is always undesirable.
b. A strong positive correlation is always desirable.
c. A weak correlation in one study might be more desirable than a strong correlation in another study if the two studies differ with regard to what variables are being correlated.
d. A strong correlation is always more desirable than a weak correlation,


C

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The most commonly abused drug(s) among older adults is/are ______.

A. alcohol B. prescription medications C. marijuana D. caffeine

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Why are some long-term acclimatizations difficult to distinguish from adaptations?

A) Acclimatizations may persist even after the individual moves to another environment. B) After a while, acclimatizations become programmed in the genes. C) Acclimatizations are biologically almost identical to adaptations. D) Both acclimatization and genetic adaptations are overrun by cultural adaptation over time.

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a. controlling the effect size b. reducing the cost of the study c. eliminating the role of chance d. using a limited number of variables

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