Exhibit 13-1: Identify the Kind of Correlation Appropriate for Use

question 79

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 13-1: Identify the kind of correlation appropriate for use in solving each of the following problems.
-Refer to Exhibit 13-1.To find the relationship between passing or failing a test and responses on a survey item answered "yes" or "no."

• A) Pearson's r
• B) Spearman's rho
• C) phi coefficient

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