For Which of These Research Situations Would You Most Likely

question 83

Multiple Choice

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

• A) independent variable = gender; dependent variable = salary
• B) independent variable = number of cars owned; dependent variable = money spent on gasoline per week
• C) independent variable = city of residence; dependent variable = miles driven per week
• D) independent variable = political affiliation; dependent variable = college major

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Definitions:

Work Behavior

The actions and attitudes of individuals in the workplace, affecting productivity and workplace climate.

Vocational Choice

The selection of a career or profession based on an individual's interests, skills, values, and the availability of opportunities in the job market.

External Locus Of Control

The belief that one's success or failure is due to external factors beyond their control.

Chance

Chance is the occurrence of events in the absence of any obvious intention or cause.