A Correlation Coefficient Is a Number That Indicates ____

question 95

Multiple Choice

A correlation coefficient is a number that indicates ____.

• A) the degree of causation between one variable and another
• B) the amount of difference between two pieces of data
• C) the strength of a relationship between two factors
• D) whether a particular result is statistically significant or not

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Definitions:

Properly Conducted Experiments

experiments designed, performed, and analyzed using systematic methods to ensure valid and reliable results.

Cause and Effect

Describes a relationship where one event (the cause) makes another event happen (the effect).

Correlation Coefficient

is a statistical measure that describes the extent to which two variables change together, but does not necessarily imply causation between them.

Normal Distribution

A bell-shaped curve that represents the distribution of many types of data where most values cluster around a middle range and the rest taper off symmetrically.