When Examining an Association in Which One Variable Is Categorical

question 1

Multiple Choice

When examining an association in which one variable is categorical and one is quantitative,which of the following statistical tests is likely to be used?

• A) A t test
• B) A phi coefficient
• C) Point-biserial correlation
• D) Either a or c
• E) All of the above

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Present Value

The present worth of a future amount of money or series of cash flows, considering a certain rate of return.

Rate Of Return

A measure of the gain or loss on an investment over a specified period, expressed as a percentage of the investment’s initial cost.

Cash Flows

The net amount of cash being transferred into and out of a business, typically categorized into operating, investing, and financing activities.

Present Value

Present Value refers to the value today of an amount of money that is to be received in the future, adjusted for a certain rate of return.