For Which of These Research Situations Would You MOST Likely

question 102

Multiple Choice

For which of these research situations would you MOST likely calculate a correlation coefficient?

• A) IV = self-esteem; DV = type of automobile owned
• B) IV = number of friends; DV = hours a day spent on the Internet
• C) IV = favorite type of movie; DV = favorite flavor of ice cream
• D) IV = age at marriage; DV = current marital status (single, married, etc.)

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Definitions:

Cash Surrender Value

The amount of money an insurance policyholder can receive from the insurer by canceling the policy before it matures or the insured event occurs.

Outstanding

Exceptionally good or prominently distinguished; can also refer to something that is yet to be paid, completed, or resolved.

Insurance Policy

A contract between an individual or entity and an insurance company, detailing the terms for the payment of claims in the event of loss.

War Zone

An area where armed conflict is taking place, often recognized as such by military authorities.