What Type of Analysis Examines the Direction of Relationships Through

question 14

Multiple Choice

What type of analysis examines the direction of relationships through the postulation of some theoretical relationship between variables and then uses a test to see if the direction of these relationships is substantiated by the data?

• A) data mining
• B) repeated measures
• C) path analysis
• D) factor analysis

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Definitions:

Just Noticeable Difference

The smallest difference in stimulus intensity that a specific sense can detect.

Proportional Difference

The comparison between two quantities or measurements in terms of their ratio or relative size.

Perceivable Difference

The smallest difference in stimulation that a person can detect 50% of the time.

Wavelength of Light Waves

The distance between consecutive peaks or troughs in a light wave, determining its color in the visible spectrum.