A Straight Line Drawn Though the Points on a Scatter

question 6

Multiple Choice

A straight line drawn though the points on a scatter plot so that one half of the points are above the line and one half are below it is called:

• A) A perfect correlation.
• B) The line of best fit.
• C) An r between .9 and 1.0.
• D) The scatter plot line.

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Definitions:

Equity Theory

A theory in psychology that explains how individuals gauge the fairness of their work outcomes in relation to the work outcomes of others.

Motivational Punch

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Instrumentality

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