A Measure of Association for X and Y Shows That

question 19

Multiple Choice

A measure of association for X and Y shows that the two variables are associated at -.63. After controlling for Z, the measures for the partial tables are -.33 and -.78. This pattern of outcomes would be consistent with________.

• A) a direct relationship between X and Y.
• B) a spurious relationship between X and Y and a direct relationship between X and Z.
• C) interaction between X, Y, and Z.
• D) an intervening relationship between X, Y, and Z.

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