If two variables taken together account for 65% of the variability in Y, and a third variable has a simple squared correlation with Y of .10, then adding that variable to the equation will allow us to account for
a. 65% of the variability in Y.
b. 75% of the variability in Y.
c. 10% of the variability in Y.
d. at least 65% of the variability in Y.
D
You might also like to view...
New research in the area of prenatal and adult hormone levels is providing strong evidence for biological theories of sexual orientation
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
If a behavior such as stealing a neighbor's possessions is considered normal in one culture and abnormal in another, the normality or abnormality of the behavior is probably being judged according to:
A. statistical frequency B. social norms C. maladaptive behavior D. destructiveness
Although different people have different views on whether punishment or reinforcement is the best way to alter behavior, most agree that
a. Punishment works better for adults, while reinforcement works better for children. b. Both punishment and reinforcement are both most effective when they immediately follow the performed behavior. c. The only way to truly alter a person's behavior is if they really want to change. Otherwise it makes no difference whether you use punishment or reinforcement. d. Negative reinforcement is better than positive reinforcement, and negative punishment is better than positive punishment.
Explicit memory refers to:
A. something people know or remember but do not consciously know that they remember it. B. knowledge people hold for almost any behavior or physical skill they learn. C. knowledge that can be improved by prior exposure to the same or similar stimuli. D. memories that can be deliberately accessed or declared.