The Pearson Correlation Is Typically Used to Analyze the Relationship

question 65

Multiple Choice

The Pearson correlation is typically used to analyze the relationship between two variables when:

• A)both variables are qualitative in nature
• B)the two variables have been measured on different individuals
• C)the observations on each variable are within-subjects in natured.
• D)none of these

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