When the Correlation Between Two Variables Is -0

question 64

Multiple Choice

When the correlation between two variables is -0.32 and its associated significance level (p-value) is 0.0352, it is implied that:

• A) there is no relationship between the variables.
• B) there is a weak inverse relationship between the variables.
• C) there is a moderate inverse relationship between the variables.
• D) there is a strong inverse relationship between the variables.

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Definitions:

Affect Balance

The ratio of positive to negative affect or emotions experienced, reflecting an individual's overall emotional well-being.

Negative Emotions

Unpleasant or undesired feelings such as sadness, anger, anxiety, or jealousy, which can impact thought processes, behavior, and well-being.

Excitation Transfer

The process by which arousal from one stimulus can be transferred and interpreted as excitement for another, affecting emotional intensity.

Physiological Arousal State

A condition of heightened physiological activity, involving increased heart rate, sweat production, and alertness, typically as a response to stimuli.