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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Definitions:

Deception Studies

Research studies that withhold information from participants or intentionally mislead them about the purpose of the study.

Falsification

The deliberate attempt to manipulate, change, or forge documents, data, or information with the intention to deceive.

Internal Validity

The extent to which the results of a study can be attributed to the variables that the researcher intentionally manipulated.

External Validity

The extent to which the results of a study can be generalized or applied to other settings, populations, or situations outside of the study itself.