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corkyiscool3328

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The following graph resulted when a researcher plotted the paired scores from two sets of data: Which of the following conclusions is justified from an examination of the graph?
 
  a. The coefficient of correlation is close to .50.
  b. The correlation between X and Y is negative and low.
  c. The correlation between X and Y is positive and high.
  d. A Spearman rho coefficient of correlation is appropriate for these data.
  e. A Pearson's coefficient of correlation is not appropriate for these data.

Question 2

If a relationship between two variables is spurious, we conclude that it is
 
  a. nearly always a cause and effect relationship.
  b. partially regressed.
  c. accounted for by another extraneous variable
  d. not a statistically significant relationship.
  e.


lauravaras

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

E

Answer to Question 2

C


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