A Researcher Obtains a -

question 11

Multiple Choice

A researcher obtains a -.87 correlation between job applicants' ages and their likelihood to be hired,but she thinks job skills may be an important influence.She should calculate a(n)

• A) correlation coefficient between age and hiring likelihood.
• B) inter-rater reliability coefficient.
• C) partial correlation coefficient.
• D) regression equation.

---

Definitions:

Chlamydia

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, leading to various health problems if untreated.

Mycobacteria

A genus of Actinobacteria, many species of which are pathogenic and cause diseases such as tuberculosis and leprosy.

Waxy Cell Wall

A characteristic feature of plant cells that provides a protective, hydrophobic barrier to help retain moisture.

Lacks Peptidoglycan

Characteristic of certain cell types that do not have the peptidoglycan layer in their cell walls, distinguishing them from other bacteria, such as gram-positive bacteria.