Correlation Analyses Are Used For

question 13

Multiple Choice

Correlation analyses are used for:

• A) construction of data collection instruments such as scales.
• B) describing the strength and direction of a relationship between variables.
• C) determining if a relationship between variables is statistically significant.
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Fuzzy Set

A mathematical concept where an element's membership in a set is graded rather than binary, reflecting real-world ambiguities.

Exemplar

A typical or standard example that represents a larger category or idea.

Self-Schema

A cognitive representation of oneself that includes beliefs, feelings, and experiences, guiding how information about self is processed.

Ideal Self

A person's conception of how they would like to be, often serving as a motivation for self-improvement.