If Measurement Error in Our Variables Is High When Attempting

question 39

Multiple Choice

If measurement error in our variables is high when attempting to calculate correlation coefficients, which of the following three approaches is not a good way to deal with this?

• A) Find a different measuring method that yields more precise measurements.
• B) Measure each individual multiple times and use the average value.
• C) Remeasure individuals with the most extreme values to eliminate outliers.
• D) Use repeat measurements to calculate a corrected correlation, r*.

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Definitions:

Releasing Hormones

Hormones produced by the hypothalamus that stimulate or inhibit the release of hormones from the anterior pituitary gland.

Hypothalamus

A small region at the base of the brain responsible for hormone production and regulation of vital bodily functions, including temperature, thirst, hunger, sleep, and emotional activity.

Pituitary

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, often termed the "master gland" because it secretes hormones that regulate other glands and many body functions including growth, reproduction, and metabolism.

Medial Forebrain Bundle

A neural pathway in the brain involved in the regulation of reward, pleasure, and addiction.