The Likelihood That a Correlation Exists in a Population, Based

question 48

Multiple Choice

The likelihood that a correlation exists in a population, based on knowledge of the actual value of r in a sample from that population is the ________.

• A) practical significance
• B) likelihood ratio
• C) functional statistic
• D) statistical significance

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Definitions:

External Cues

Environmental signals or triggers that can elicit or influence behavior, emotions, or physiological responses.

Circadian Rhythm

The internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats on each rotation of the Earth roughly every 24 hours.

Day-Night Cycle

The 24-hour period that includes one full rotation of the Earth, leading to the natural alternation between daylight and nighttime.