When examining a bivariate relationship using Pearson's r, the partial correlation computed while using one control variable is called
a. the first-order partial correlation coefficient.
b. the second-order partial correlation coefficient.
c. the intervening partial correlation coefficient.
d. the multiple partial correlation coefficient.
ANSWER: a
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