Gamma is a symmetrical measure of association. This means that

a. values of gamma cluster around the center of the range of scores.
b. gamma is just as likely to be negative as positive.
c. gamma cannot exceed the value of the highest score.
d. the value of gamma will be the same regardless of which variable is assumed to be independent.


ANSWER: d

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