Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) A correlation of .8 may be interpreted as very strong.
• B) The higher the correlation is, the larger the "jump" in explained variance.
• C) A scattergram is a visual representation of a correlation between two variables.
• D) The absolute value of the correlation coefficient is more important than the + or - sign.

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Definitions:

Heart Sound

The sounds produced by the closing of heart valves and the flow of blood through the heart, often assessed with a stethoscope.

Patellar Reflex

A reflex action of the leg resulting from a sharp tap on the patellar tendon, used to test the nervous system's response.

Reflex

An involuntary and nearly instantaneous movement in response to a stimulus.

Normal

Conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected state or condition.