The Partial Correlation Coefficient Between X and Y After Controlling

question 21

Multiple Choice

The partial correlation coefficient between X and Y after controlling for Z shows a much weaker relationship than the Pearson's r computed for X and Y. This would be taken as evidence of a(n) _____________ relationship between X and Y.

• A) direct
• B) spurious or intervening
• C) interactive
• D) positive

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