If a Correlation Coefficient That You Expected to Be Fairly

question 12

Multiple Choice

If a correlation coefficient that you expected to be fairly high turns out to be very low,you should investigate whether there is a

• A)restrictive range on one or both variables.
• B)curvilinear relationship between the variables.
• C)third variable inhibiting the relationship.
• D)restrictive range on one or both variables and a curvilinear relationship between the variables.

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Definitions:

Lewis Theory

A concept in chemistry that explains chemical bonding based on the loss, gain, or sharing of electrons in the outermost shell of atoms or molecules.

Ionic Bond

A type of chemical bond formed through the electrostatic force between oppositely charged ions.

Electrons

Subatomic particles with a negative electric charge, found in all atoms and acting as the primary carrier of electricity in solids.

Valence Shells

Valence shells are the outermost shell of an atom that contains the electrons most likely to be involved in chemical reactions.