I If There Is Absolutely No Relationship Between Two Variables

question 52

Multiple Choice

i. If there is absolutely no relationship between two variables, what will Pearson's r equal? ii. If the value of r is -0.96, what does this indicate about the dependent variable as the independent variable increases?
iii. What is the value of the correlation coefficient if there is perfect correlation?

• A) one (1); decreases; zero (0).
• B) one (1); increases; zero (0).
• C) zero (0); decreases; +/-1.0.
• D) zero (0); increases; +/-1.0.
• E) +/-1.0; nothing; +/-1.0.

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Definitions:

Trusting Attitude

A predisposition to believe that others are generally reliable and good, reflecting a positive expectation regarding others' motives and intentions.

Relationship

The way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected, or the state of being connected.

Erikson

Erik Erikson, a developmental psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial development of humans, outlining eight stages from infancy to adulthood.

Parental Influences

are the effects that parents have on their children's development, behavior, beliefs, and life choices.