Select the False Statement Below

question 2

Multiple Choice

Select the false statement below.

• A) A correlation coefficient of -0.98 indicates a great deal of relationship.
• B) When calculating r, it is assumed that there is a linear relationship between the two measures.
• C) If the correlation between two variables is 0.78, this indicates that if one variable increases, the other variable will increase.
• D) One indicator of the goodness of a simple linear prediction equation is a correlation coefficient.
• E) If more than one predictor variable is used, it is a multiple prediction situation, and R is one of the indications of the goodness of the prediction equation.

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Definitions:

Influence Tactics

Methods or strategies used by individuals or leaders to persuade or guide the behavior and attitudes of others toward desired outcomes.

Power-Influence Approach

A theory in leadership that focuses on how individuals use power and influence to affect the behavior of others.

Behavior Approach

Focuses on what leaders do, how they act and behave toward their followers, and how these actions define leadership effectiveness.

Contingency Theories

A group of leadership theories that propose the effectiveness of a leader is contingent upon the match between the leader’s style and the specific situation.