What Is the Meaning of a Significant Correlation Coefficient

question 40

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of a significant correlation coefficient?

• A) It reflects the probability of the relationship occurring in the population
• B) It reflects the magnitude of the relationship
• C) It reflects the direction of the relationship
• D) It reflects the importance of the finding
• E) It refers to the meaningfulness of the result

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Definitions:

Splitting Tree

A graphical representation used in mathematics and computer science to describe the structure of an algorithm or a process that divides a problem into smaller parts recursively.

Trans

A descriptor in chemistry used to denote molecules where two substituents are on opposite sides of a double bond or a cycloalkane ring.

Cis

Describes an isomer where two substituents are on the same side of a double bond or ring structure.

Geminal

Referring to atoms or groups that are attached to the same carbon atom within a molecule.