When Examining a Bivariate Relationship Using Pearson's R, the Partial

question 19

Multiple Choice

When examining a bivariate relationship using Pearson's r, the partial correlation computed while using one control variable is called________.

• A) the first-order partial correlation coefficient.
• B) the second-order partial correlation coefficient.
• C) the intervening partial correlation coefficient.
• D) the multiple partial correlation coefficient.

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