If a Researcher Wants to Examine the Direction of a Relationship

question 36

Multiple Choice

If a researcher wants to examine the direction of a relationship between two variables such that they posit that one variable causes the other, what type of statistical procedure would be used?

• A)correlation
• B)ANOVA
• C)MANOVA
• D)path analysis

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Definitions:

Intermittent Schedule

A type of reinforcement schedule in behavioral psychology where rewards or consequences are applied at irregular intervals to shape behavior.

Continuous Schedule

A system or plan that operates or is in effect without interruption, often used in production or service delivery to ensure constant output.

Behaviour

The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others, driven by internal or external stimuli.

Immediate Reinforcement

The provision of a reward or penalty right after a specific behavior, to increase the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.