A Researcher Measures the Correlation Between Self-Esteem (High,low)and Physical Fitness

question 46

Multiple Choice

A researcher measures the correlation between self-esteem (high,low) and physical fitness scores among school athletes.In the study,12 participants reported high self-esteem and 12 reported low self-esteem.If s_Y = 9.06 and M_Y1 - M_Y2 = 11,then what is the value of the correlation coefficient?

• A) .61
• B) .30
• C) .39
• D) there is not enough information to answer this question

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