Which of the Following Is a Statistical Measure of Both

question 307

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a statistical measure of both the direction and the strength of a relationship between two variables?

• A) a correlation coefficient
• B) the descriptive method
• C) an operational definition
• D) a theory

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Definitions:

Elected Governing Board

A group of individuals selected through a voting process to oversee the management and operations of an organization or institution.

Fiscally Dependent

A term referring to entities that rely on a higher level of government for financing, approval of budget, or financial decision-making authority.

Public Institution

An organization established by the government to serve the public’s interest, typically funded by public money.

Enterprise Fund

A fund used by a government to account for operations financed and operated in a manner similar to private business enterprises, where the intent is that the costs of providing goods or services to the public on a continuing basis be financed or recovered primarily through user charges.