Which of the following statements is true about correlation coefficients?
A) The sign of the number refers to the strength of the relationship.
B) A negative correlation coefficient means that the two variables are not related to each other.
C) A positive correlation coefficient implies that as one variable increases, the other also increases.
D) The magnitude of the number shows the direction of the relationship.
C
You might also like to view...
You want to learn more about holistic thinking. Based on the study described in Module Six, which culture would you want to visit?
A. southern United States B. China C. Africa D. northern Europe
The research conducted by psychologists involves
a. the validation of commonsense beliefs in predicting everyday experiences. b. the systematic use of commonsense beliefs in solving new problems. c. gathering information through direct observation. d. a reliance on subjective opinions and rationalizations.
Considering that citizens in individualist countries strive to stand out from others, which of these qualities is a high need?
a. Conformity b. Dependence c. Uniqueness d. Cohesiveness
All of the following are generally true for Mexican American families EXCEPT:
A) they are larger than those of Whites. B) their marriages are more stable than those of Whites or Blacks. C) they are highly cohesive. D) their marriages are more egalitarian than African American marriages.