Which of the Following Is True About the Pearson Product

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the Pearson product moment correlation?

• A) Determines relationships between a set of predictors and one outcome
• B) Examines bidirectional relationships between two variables
• C) Investigates relationships between an independent and dependent variable
• D) Measures variables at the nominal level

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