The Correlation Between X and Y Holding at Least One

question 29

Multiple Choice

The correlation between X and Y holding at least one other variable constant for only X or only Y is known as:

• A) partial correlation.
• B) unconditional correlation.
• C) semi-partial correlation.
• D) linear regression.

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Definitions:

Factor

An element or constituent that contributes to a result or outcome.

Population Means

The average value of a characteristic in a population, and a parameter that is often estimated from sample data.

ANOVA

Analysis of Variance, a statistical method used to compare means of three or more samples, testing the hypothesis that all samples are taken from populations with the same mean.

Equal Variances

A statistical assumption that the variances of the items being compared are the same across all levels or groups.