A Pearson's R Calculated for the Bivariate Relationship Between X

question 30

Multiple Choice

A Pearson's r calculated for the bivariate relationship between X and Y is .50.After controlling for Z,the partial correlation coefficient is .49.This outcome would be evidence of a(n) ____ relationship between X and Y.

• A)direct
• B)spurious
• C)interactive
• D)negative

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