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chads108

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In a correlational study, a researcher obtained a very small (.10), but statistically significant, correlation coefficient between two variables. The researcher most likely would report that
 
  a. the sample size was too small.
  b. the relationship, although unlikely a function of chance alone, is of little or no practical value.
  c. there is no true relationship between the two variables in the total population.
  d. replication of the study would result in a higher correlation.

Question 2

If one compared an r of .90 and an r of .45 in terms of the magnitude of the relationship expressed, one would say that
 
  a. an r of .90 indicates twice as much relationship as an r of .45.
  b. an r of .90 indicates approximately four times as much relationship as an r of .45.
  c. an r of .90 indicates a high relationship, while an r of .45 indicates a low relationship.
  d. b and c


huda

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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D


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