I the Strength of the Correlation Between Two Variables Depends

question 104

Multiple Choice

i. The strength of the correlation between two variables depends on the sign of the coefficient of
Correlation.
ii. A coefficient of correlation r close to 0 (say, 0.08) shows that the relationship between two
Variables is quite weak.
iii. The coefficient of determination is found by taking the square root of the coefficient of
Correlation.

• A) (i), (ii), and (iii) are all correct statements.
• B) (i) and (ii) are correct statements but not (iii).
• C) (i) and (iii) are correct statements but not (ii).
• D) (ii) is a correct statement but not (i) or (iii).
• E) (i), (ii), and (iii) are all false statements.

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Definitions:

Inducing Structure

Refers to the cognitive processes involved in identifying the underlying structure of a problem or situation to facilitate understanding or problem-solving.

Relations

The ways in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected; a particular way in which someone or something is related or connected to something else.

Analogy Problems

Logical puzzles or questions that require solving by finding relationships between pairs of words, ideas, or situations.

Mental Set

The inclination to approach situations with a predetermined framework of understanding, often based on former experiences, that could potentially limit novel solutions.