The advantage to a coefficient of correlation over a verbal statement of whether or
not two attributes are related is that a coefficient of correlation conveys the _____ of
relationship.
(a) degree, or strength
(b) qualitative aspect rather than the quantitative aspect
(c) meaning (d) importance
A
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Prospective studies of the relationship between drinking problems and anxiety disorders suggest that
a. anxiety disorders lead to heavy drinking. b. heavy drinking increases the probability that an anxiety disorder will later develop. c. anxiety disorders can lead to heavy drinking, and heavy drinking can lead to anxiety disorders. d. the relationship exists for patterns of alcohol abuse but not for alcohol dependence.
Mark feels that quitting smoking will greatly improve his cardiovascular health. This belief reflects the __________ component of the Health Belief Model.
A. susceptibility B. severity C. barriers D. benefits
The farther a correlation coefficient is from zero, the weaker the relationship between the two variables in question
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A way to control for order effects in a within-subjects experiment is to use ____
a. matching b. randomization c. holding order constant d. counterbalancing