The Fact That Two Variables Are Correlated Implies That

question 25

Multiple Choice

The fact that two variables are correlated implies that

• A)a linear relationship exists between two variables.
• B)a quadratic relationship exists between two variables.
• C)a positive relationship exists between two variables.
• D)changes in one variable cause changes in the other variable.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

In experimental research, the variable that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effects on a dependent variable.

Control Group

In experiments, a group of subjects who do not receive the experimental treatment, used as a benchmark to measure the effect of the treatment.

Reliability Measure

A statistical tool or test used to assess the consistency and stability of results across different iterations of the same test or experiment.

Dependent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is being measured and tested, and is expected to change when the independent variable is altered.