Which Correlation Coefficient Is a Researcher MOST Likely to Find

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which correlation coefficient is a researcher MOST likely to find between the frequency of insomnia among shift workers and the workers' scores on a measure of depressive symptoms, where higher scores indicate more severe depression?

• A)-.35
• B).05
• C).30
• D).90

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Definitions:

Repay

To pay back or return money that was borrowed from an individual, institution, or entity.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account used to estimate the portion of a company's receivables that may not be collectible.

Factoring Proceeds

The cash received by a company from selling its accounts receivable to a third party, often at a discount, to immediately improve cash flow.

Noncollections

Amounts due to a company for goods or services provided that have not been collected.