A Researcher Would Like to Know Whether There Is a Consistent,predictable

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Essay

A researcher would like to know whether there is a consistent,predictable relationship between verbal skills and math skills for high school students.A sample of 200 students is obtained and each student is given a standardized English test and a standardized math test.Based on the test results,students are classified as high or low for verbal skills and for math skills.The results are summarized in the following frequency distribution: ​
a. Based on these results, can the researcher conclude that there is a significant relationship between verbal skills and math skills? Test at the .05 level of significance.
b. Compute the phi-coefficient to measure the strength of the relationship.

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Definitions:

Schemes

In developmental psychology, organized patterns of behavior or thought used by children to make sense of their experiences.

American Sign Language

A complete, natural language that employs signs made with the hands, body movements, and facial expressions to communicate, primarily used by the deaf in the United States and parts of Canada.

Morphemes

The smallest meaningful units of language, which can be words or parts of words (like prefixes or suffixes).

Mental Abilities

The diverse set of cognitive functions and processes related to knowledge, understanding, problem-solving, and intellect.