The Pearson Correlation Coefficient Is Used

question 49

Multiple Choice

The Pearson correlation coefficient is used.

• A)to quantify the relationship between two variables in a bivariate distribution
• B)to quantify the relationship between two variables in a one-variable distribution
• C)when pairs of scores achieve ordinal measurement
• D)to test a null hypothesis about the means in a bivariate distribution

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