Suppose the Results of a Correlational Study Examining the Association

question 38

Multiple Choice

Suppose the results of a correlational study examining the association between poverty and psychotic behavior show a correlation coefficient of r = 0.80.One possible interpretation of the results is that poverty causes psychotic behavior.Another possibility is that ____.

• A)the study was actually an experiment.
• B)a third variable causes both poverty and psychotic behavior
• C)poverty and psychotic behavior are unrelated
• D)the correlation is actually negative

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Definitions:

Asymmetric Anticline

A geological fold that is asymmetrical, having two limbs of different lengths or slopes.

Plunging Anticline

A geological feature where a folded rock formation dips into the Earth at one end, creating a structure that resembles a nosedive.

Horizontal Syncline

A geological fold characterized by younger layers of rock closer to the center of the structure, with the layers dipping towards the center from both sides horizontally.

Thrust Fault

A type of reverse fault characterized by a shallowly dipping fault plane where rock layers are pushed upwards.