Martin Has Found a Correlation of R =

question 38

Multiple Choice

Martin has found a correlation of r = .18 between the two variables of using prescription stimulants (e.g., Adderall) and frontal lobe activity. This correlation is more likely to be statistically significant if:

• A)the study can be applied to the real world.
• B)Martin used a larger number of subjects.
• C)Martin measured frontal lobe activity extremely accurately.
• D)Martin's measure of prescription stimulant use is categorical.

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