In a correlational analysis, N stands for the a. total number ...

[WWatsford]

In a correlational analysis, N stands for the
 
  a. total number of pairs of scores.
  b. total number of X scores plus the total number of Y scores.
  c. total number of X scores times the total number of Y scores.
  d. total number of pairs of scores minus 2.

Question 2

Using a correlational design, a researcher found a relationship between the healthiness of one's heart and the amount of fish oil in one's diet. The researcher should conclude that
 
  a. a healthier heart causes one to consume more fish oil.
  b. the amount of fish oil in one's diet causes a healthier heart.
  c. although a relationship exists, one cannot infer that changes in one variable are causing changes in the other variable.
  d. the availability of fish causes changes in both the healthiness of one's heart and the amount of fish oil consumed.

[akemokai]

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C

[WWatsford]

Thank you!

[akemokai]

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