In the study reported in the text, the Pearson's r between the measures of poverty and homicide was 0.57. Which of the following is a reasonable interpretation of this result?
a. Poverty causes homicide.
b. Homicide causes poverty.
c. As poverty increases, homicide decreases.
d. There is a moderate, positive correlation between homicide and poverty.
ANSWER: d
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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