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craiczarry

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If one takes a sample of pairs of points over a narrow range of X or Y scores, what effect might this have on the value of r?
 
  a. inflate r c. reduce r
  b. have no effect on r d. cannot be determined

Question 2

Pearson r can be properly used on which of the following type(s) of relationships?
 
  a. linear c. exponential
  b. curvilinear d. all of these



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A





 

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