If Two Variables Are Found Not to Be Related to One

question 27

Multiple Choice

If two variables are found not to be related to one another, then the correlation coefficient of the relationship between these two variables should be close to

• A) zero
• B) +0.63
• C) -0.50
• D) -1.00
• E) +1.00

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A region of the brain within the temporal lobe, associated with experiencing emotions, particularly fear and aggression.

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The organ located in the skull responsible for central nervous system functions, including thought, emotion, and sensory processing.

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