Gamma Is a Symmetrical Measure of Association

question 1

Multiple Choice

Gamma is a symmetrical measure of association.This means that

• A)values of gamma cluster around the center of the range of scores.
• B)gamma is just as likely to be negative as positive.
• C)gamma cannot exceed the value of the highest score.
• D)the value of gamma will be the same regardless of which variable is assumed to be independent.

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