The Type of Correlation Coefficient Computed When the Data Are

question 53

Multiple Choice

The type of correlation coefficient computed when the data are from a true dichotomous variable and a continuous variable is

• A)Spearman's rho.
• B)the point biserial correlation.
• C)the phi coefficient.
• D)multivariate analysis.

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