Exhibit 14-9 A Regression and Correlation Analysis Resulted in the Following Information

question 18

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 14-9
A regression and correlation analysis resulted in the following information regarding a dependent variable (y) and an independent variable (x) .
-Refer to Exhibit 14-9. The sample correlation coefficient equals

• A)0.8045
• B)-0.8045
• C)0

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Definitions:

Reported Stressors

Situations or events that individuals have identified as causes of stress in their lives.

Ambient Stress

Chronic environmental conditions that, although not urgent, are negatively valued and place adaptive demands on people.

Acute Stress

A short-term form of stress that arises in response to immediate perceived threats or challenges.

Traumatic Stress

A type of psychological stress occurring as a result of experiencing or witnessing life-threatening or extremely distressing events.