The Proportionate Reduction in Error Is Preferred Over the Correlation

question 32

Multiple Choice

The proportionate reduction in error is preferred over the correlation coefficient for

• A)determining the direction of causality.
• B)eliminating any third variables that may have been affecting the results.
• C)reducing any errors that may have occurred.
• D)comparing correlations with each other.

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