Jaccard's Coefficient Is Different from the Matching Coefficient in That

question 12

Multiple Choice

Jaccard's coefficient is different from the matching coefficient in that the former

• A)measures overlap while the latter measures dissimilarity.
• B)does not count matching zero entries while the latter does.
• C)deals with categorical variable while the latter deals with continuous variables.
• D)is affected by the scale used to measure variables while the latter is not.

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Definitions:

Naturalistic Observation

An investigative approach where individuals are watched in their natural settings without any interference from the person observing.

Experiment

A method of investigation in the sciences or social sciences in which variables are manipulated to observe the effect on some behavior or condition.

Testable Prediction

A testable prediction is a specific statement about the expected outcome of a scientific experiment, based on a hypothesis or theory, that can be observed and measured.

Independent Variables

Variables in an experiment that are manipulated or changed to observe their effects on dependent variables.