Which of the Following Objects Must Be the Same Sign

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following objects must be the same sign as the covariance of variables X and Y?

• A) Unconditional correlation of X and Y.
• B) Partial correlation of X and Y holding Z constant.
• C) Semi-partial correlation of X and Y holding Z constant.
• D) Semi-partial correlation of Y and X holding Z constant.

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