Let's Assume We Find in a Study That the Correlation

question 28

Multiple Choice

Let's assume we find in a study that the correlation coefficient between number of years of education and cigarette smoking is -.89.This means that as education level increases:

• A)smoking tends to increase.
• B)smoking tends to decrease.
• C)smoking changes 89 percent.
• D)smoking is nonexistent.
• E)only 89 out of every 100 people in the study would not smoke.

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Definitions:

Employing Interpretation

The process of using analytical and critical thinking skills to understand and explain the meaning or significance of something.

Behavioral Discrepancy

The difference between observed behavior and expected or desired behavior in an individual or group.

Affective Discrepancy

The difference between the emotions one feels and the emotions one displays or communicates, often related to psychological discomfort or social strategies.

Cognitive Discrepancy

The difference or inconsistency between an individual's beliefs, perceptions, and actions, often leading to a psychological state of unease.