In a Four-Variable Correlation, When Two Variables Are Held Constant

question 16

Multiple Choice

In a four-variable correlation, when two variables are held constant, while examining the remaining relationship between the other two, the technique is referred to as

• A) a multiple R
• B) a first-order partial
• C) a higher-order partial
• D) none of these

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