To Remove the Effects of a Third (Or More) Variables

question 46

Multiple Choice

To remove the effects of a third (or more) variables on the relationship between two interval or ratio-scaled variables is a purpose of:

• A) partial correlation technique.
• B) n-way cross tabulation technique
• C) multiple regression technique.
• D) logistic regression technique.

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Definitions:

Circulatory System

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