Author Question: Refer to Exhibit 13-5. Used to describe the extent of relationship between two variables, X and Y, ... (Read 68 times)

james9437 · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Refer to Exhibit 13-5. Used to describe the extent of relationship between two variables, X and Y, after the influence of a third variable, Z, has been removed.

a. Product-moment correlation
b. Partial correlation
c. Factor analysis
d. Canonical correlation
e. Multiple regression

Question 2

What is the difference between statistical significance of the results and the significance of the study?

What will be an ideal response?

kardosa007 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

ANS:
Statistical significance means that the results are not likely to be a function of chance; significance of the study refers to the importance of the findings with respect to theory or practical applications. The results of study could be statistically significant, but have no practical significance at all.