A Researcher Determines That the Linear Correlation Coefficient Is 0

question 60

Multiple Choice

A researcher determines that the linear correlation coefficient is 0.85 for a paired data set. This indicates thatthere is

• A) a strong positive linear correlation.
• B) a strong negative linear correlation.
• C) no linear correlation but that there may be some other relationship.
• D) insufficient evidence to make any decision about the correlation of the data.

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Definitions:

Escalation of Commitment

A pattern of behavior in which individuals or groups continue to invest in a decision despite evidence of its ineffectiveness, often due to cognitive biases.

Intuition

A cognitive process that enables people to make decisions without the use of analytical reasoning.

Escalation of Commitment

A behavioral phenomenon where an individual or group continues to invest in a decision despite evidence of its failure, often because of the resources already committed.

Support

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