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Multiple Choice Questions for Objective 3
1 .
If variables
a
and
b
are highly correlated, then
[
Hint
]
there is a strong relationship between
a
and
b
.
a
causes
b
.
b
causes
a
.
there is no relationship between
a
and
b
.
2 .
If scores on assertiveness tend to be higher for students who have higher scores on self-concept, which of the following is a reasonable correlation between assertiveness and self-concept?
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Hint
]
+1.21
+0.78
-0.78
-1.21
3 .
A correlation coefficient of -.45 is generally considered to be
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Hint
]
no correlation.
low.
moderate.
high.
4 .
A common variance of .70 indicates a correlation that would be considered
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Hint
]
no correlation.
low.
moderate.
high.
5 .
Use the following graphs for questions 5 and 6.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Which graph most likely represents a Pearson r correlation of -.89?
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Hint
]
a
b
c
d
6 .
Which graph would most likely represent the relationship between punishment orientation and school climate?
[
Hint
]
a
b
c
d
7 .
Which of the following is to relationship studies as the coefficient of determination is to prediction studies?
[
Hint
]
Common variance
Factor analysis
Canonical correlation
Pearson r
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