In Her Dissertation Research, a Graduate Student Finds a Correlation

question 4

Multiple Choice

In her dissertation research, a graduate student finds a correlation of +0.95 between two of the variables being studied. How should she interpret this correlation coefficient?

• A)There is no relationship between the variables.
• B)The variables have a moderate, positive relationship.
• C)The variables have a strong, negative relationship.
• D)The variables have a moderate, negative relationship.
• E)The variables have a strong, positive relationship.

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Definitions:

Common Fate

A principle of Gestalt psychology where individuals tend to perceive elements as part of a group if they move together in the same direction.

Linear Perspective

A system of creating an illusion of depth on a flat surface by converging parallel lines at a single point on the horizon.

Retinal Disparity

A binocular cue for perceiving depth based on the differences in the images seen by each eye because of their different perspectives, enabling three-dimensional perception.

Interposition

A visual cue used to perceive depth, where one object partially blocks the view of another, indicating that the blocking object is closer to the observer.