In the Study Reported in the Text, the Pearson's R

question 19

Multiple Choice

In the study reported in the text, the Pearson's r between the measures of poverty and homicide was 0.57. Which of the following is a reasonable interpretation of this result?

• A) Poverty causes homicide.
• B) Homicide causes poverty.
• C) As poverty increases, homicide decreases.
• D) There is a moderate, positive correlation between homicide and poverty.

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Definitions:

Internal Force

Psychologic or emotional factors within an individual that influence their behavior, motivation, and decision-making processes.

Increase In Working Hours

An expansion in the amount of time employees are required to work, potentially impacting productivity and well-being.

Incremental Change

Gradual adjustments made over time in processes, policies, or strategies, rather than significant transformations all at once.

Radically Different

Markedly distinct or divergent from what is considered usual or traditional.