Which of the Following Best Characterizes Research That Has Compared

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best characterizes research that has compared heterosexuals' and homosexual' relationships?

• A)There are few differences and many similarities between what factors contribute to success in heterosexual and homosexual relationships.
• B)Heterosexual relationships tend to be more successful, and homosexual relationships tend to fail frequently.
• C)Heterosexual couples are more likely than homosexual couples to evenly distribute the work and chores involved in living together.
• D)Homosexual couples are more likely to receive support from friends and family than are heterosexual couples.

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Definitions:

Sample Coefficient

A statistical measure calculated from a sample of data, used to estimate the characteristics or parameters of a population.

Least Squares Regression

A method to estimate the coefficients of a regression line by minimizing the sum of the squares of the differences between observed and predicted values.

Coefficient of Determination

A statistical measure that determines the proportion of variance in the dependent variable predictable from the independent variable(s).

Coefficient of Correlation

This is a statistical measure that calculates the strength and direction of the relationship between two continuous variables.