The 'First-Order' Partial Correlation Coefficient Measures________

question 24

Multiple Choice

The 'first-order' partial correlation coefficient measures________.

• A) the bivariate relationship between X and Y.
• B) the relationship between the dependent and control variables.
• C) the bivariate relationship after controlling for the third variable.
• D) the bivariate relationship after controlling for the fourth variable.

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