To Calculate a Pearson R Using One of the Formulas

question 133

Multiple Choice

To calculate a Pearson r using one of the formulas presented in the text,it is necessary to know

• A) the standard scores for both variables.
• B) the standard score for only one variable.
• C) percentiles for both variables.
• D) raw scores for each variable.

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Definitions:

Emotion

A complex psychological state involving an experiential, physiological, and behavioral response to a personally significant situation.

Reticular Formation

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that plays a key role in controlling arousal and alertness.

Higher Brain Regions

Parts of the brain associated with complex functions such as thinking, decision making, emotion, and consciousness, typically including the cerebral cortex and associated structures.

Coma

A deep state of prolonged unconsciousness in which a person cannot be awakened, fails to respond to stimuli, and does not have a normal sleep-wake cycle.