A Correlation Coefficient Is A(n)

question 179

Multiple Choice

A correlation coefficient is a(n) :

• A)numerical indicator of the strength and direction of a relationship between two factors.
• B)independent variable that is used in a correlational study.
• C)numerical indicator of the statistical insignificance of the findings in a particular research study.
• D)index of the practical rather than the statistical significance of research findings.

Grasp the use of Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient in reliability and validity assessments.

Recognize the importance of interrater reliability and how it is assessed.

Understand the concept of internal consistency and its indicators.

Identify different validity types and their indicators in research measures.

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