What Does It Mean That the Relationship Between a Predictor

question 68

Multiple Choice

What does it mean that the relationship between a predictor and a criterion is significant at the .05 level?

• A)If we conducted our study in the same manner 100 times, in 95 of these we would find a similar relation between our predictor and criterion.
• B)If we conducted our study in the same manner 100 times, in 5 of these we would find a similar relation between our predictor and criterion.
• C)If we conducted our study in the same manner 100 times, in 100 of these we would find a similar relation between our predictor and criterion.
• D)There is an inverse relationship between the predictor and criterion and that relationship is very strong.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Consistency

Refers to the psychological theory suggesting humans are motivated to maintain consistency between their beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors to reduce mental dissonance.

Perceived Discrepancies

Refers to the differences or gaps that individuals notice between their current state and their desired state or goals.

Motivated

Driven or inclined to act or engage in certain activities out of interest or need.

Behaviourism

An emphasis on explaining observable behaviour in terms of reinforcement schedules.