A Statistically Significant Direct Relationship Between Self-Esteem and Optimism Would

question 38

Multiple Choice

A statistically significant direct relationship between self-esteem and optimism would indicate that

• A)the higher a person's self-esteem is,the more optimistic he/she is likely to be
• B)the higher a person's self-esteem is,the less optimistic he/she is likely to be
• C)self-esteem and optimism are unrelated in the population
• D)self-esteem causes a person to be more optimistic

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Definitions:

Main Effect

In statistics, the direct influence of an independent variable on a dependent variable in an experimental design.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

Motivation Levels

The intensity of one's drive or desire to undertake specific behaviors or pursue particular outcomes.

Factorial Design

An experimental setup that involves two or more factors with different levels to study their effects on the dependent variable.