The Proportion of Variance Measure for the Pearson Correlation Coefficient

question 12

Multiple Choice

The proportion of variance measure for the Pearson correlation coefficient is

• A) r.
• B) the effect size.
• C) the coefficient of determination.
• D) the contingency table.

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Definitions:

Gastrocnemius

A major calf muscle that is pivotal in walking, running, and jumping, connecting the heel to the lower leg.

Temporalis

A muscle located on the side of the skull, involved in chewing and moving the jaw.

Sternocleidomastoid

A major muscle in the neck that extends from the sternum and clavicle to the mastoid process of the temporal bone of the skull, involved in rotating and flexing the neck.

Latissimus Dorsi

A large, flat muscle on the back that stretches to the sides, behind the arm, and is involved in the movement of the shoulders and arms.