Correlation Coefficients May Be Computed for Parametric and Nonparametric Data

question 39

Multiple Choice

Correlation coefficients may be computed for parametric and nonparametric data.If the data are nonparametric, which of the following should be used?

• A)Pearson correlation coefficient
• B)Spearman correlation coefficient
• C)Gaussian correlation coefficient
• D)De Moivre correlation coefficient
• E)Gossett correlation coefficient

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Definitions:

Flowering Plant

Plants belonging to the group Angiosperms, characterized by bearing flowers and producing seeds enclosed within a fruit.

Lignin

A complicated organic molecule found in the cell walls of numerous plants, contributing to their stiff and woody nature.

Cellulose

A complex carbohydrate that forms the primary structural component of plant cell walls and is indigestible to humans.

Xylem

The plant's vascular system responsible for transporting water and dissolved nutrients from the roots throughout the rest of the plant.