If the Correlation Between X and Y Is 0 and We

question 66

Multiple Choice

If the correlation between X and Y is 0 and we observe a score (in Z units) of 1.5 on X , what score would be predicted for Y ?

• A)−1.5
• B)−.75
• C)0
• D)1.5

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Definitions:

Sexual Assault

Any form of non-consensual sexual contact or behavior, ranging from touching to more severe forms of sexual violence.

Emotional Support

Assistance provided through empathy, concern, and love to help someone deal with emotional struggles and stressors.

Stability

The state of being stable, in terms of physical balance, emotional steadiness, or predictability in a system.

Rape-Trauma Syndrome

A form of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that occurs after an individual has been sexually assaulted, characterized by acute stress followed by long-term reorganization of the individual’s lifestyle.