Which of the Following Is Positively Correlated with Earlier Sexual

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is positively correlated with earlier sexual behavior in adolescents?

• A) curiosity and sexual play in childhood
• B) strict parental values against premarital sex
• C) viewing sexually explicit TV shows
• D) participation in extracurricular clubs and activities

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Definitions:

Range Restriction

A limitation in the variability of a dataset, which can affect the strength and interpretability of statistical associations.

Statistical Conclusion Validity

The extent to which conclusions drawn from statistical analysis accurately reflect the true state of affairs in the observed data.

Construct Underrepresentation

A situation in which a test or measure fails to fully capture or include all the facets and dimensions of a theoretical construct that it is intended to assess.

Correlation

A statistical measure that describes the degree to which two variables move in relation to each other, indicating the strength and direction of their relationship.