The Following Data Concerns Energy Expenditure and Perceived Pain (10-Point

question 9

Multiple Choice

The following data concerns energy expenditure and perceived pain (10-point Likert scale, where 10 = worst possible pain and 0 = no pain at all) from five cyclists completing a stage in the Tour de France. Complete the following table and answer the question below. Calculate the r-value (by hand) between energy expenditure and pain. You will be required to calculate the covariance first.

• A) r = .98
• B) r = .90
• C) r = .88
• D) r = .80

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