A Correlation Coefficient Communicates Two Pieces of Information About the Relationship

question 73

Multiple Choice

A correlation coefficient communicates two pieces of information about the relationship between two variables: The ____ communicates the direction of the relationship, and the ____ communicates the strength of the relationship.

• A)value; sign
• B)sign; value
• C)slope; value
• D)sign; slope

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Definitions:

Incentives

Rewards or stimuli that motivate individuals to perform certain actions or behave in specific ways.

Physiological State

The condition of the body at a given time, including aspects such as temperature, heart rate, and hormone levels.

Motivational State

The internal condition that activates and directs behavior towards achieving specific goals, influenced by desires, needs, and ambitions.

Homeostasis

The ability of an organism to maintain internal equilibrium by adjusting its physiological processes.