A Phi Value of

question 15

Multiple Choice

A Phi value of .40 would be interpreted as having explained

• A)4% of the variance in the dependent variable
• B)40% of the variance in the dependent variable
• C)1.6% of the variance in the dependent variable
• D)16% of the variance in the dependent variable

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