Which of the Following Would Be Consistent with a Causal

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be consistent with a causal model in which X and Z had independent and uncorrelated causal effects on Y?

• A) Pearson's r is .37, partial correlation coefficient is .36.
• B) Pearson's r is .30, partial correlation coefficient is .50.
• C) Pearson's r is -.10, partial correlation coefficient is -.01.
• D) Pearson's r is -.41 partial correlation coefficient is .00.

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