A Gamma Computed on the Relationship Between Marital Happiness and Amount

question 48

Multiple Choice

A gamma computed on the relationship between marital happiness and amount of TV viewing is +0.78.This means that

• A)if we know how pairs of couples compare on TV viewing,we would be 78% better off predicting their ranks on marital happiness.
• B)happily married couples don't watch TV.
• C)couples that watch a lot of TV tend to be unhappy.
• D)TV causes divorce.

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Expensive Show

A display, performance, or event that involves a significant financial cost.

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