A Researcher Measures the Relationship Between Two Variables,X and Y

question 2

Multiple Choice

A researcher measures the relationship between two variables,X and Y.If SS_XY = 340 and SS_XSS_Y = 320,000,then what is the value of the correlation coefficient?

• A) .32
• B) .34
• C) .60
• D) almost a zero correlation

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Definitions:

Suicide

Intentionally ending one's own life.

Psychological Disturbances

Disorders or conditions that affect the mind, where patterns of thinking, behavior, or emotions are disrupted, leading to distress and/or impaired functioning.

Pulmonary Functioning

The ability of the lungs to take in oxygen and expel carbon dioxide, often assessed with breathing tests.

Antecedent Factor

A variable or condition that precedes and may cause or contribute to the outcome of interest.