Suppose That Ten New Smart Phone Models Were Evaluated by Two

question 25

Multiple Choice

Suppose that ten new smart phone models were evaluated by two consumer electronics magazines from 1 (best) to 10 (worst) . Spearman's rho was calculated to be - 0.45. We can say that

• A) there is a high level of agreement between the two magazine rankings.
• B) the association between the two magazine rankings is strong and positive.
• C) we use the Spearman's test as the Quantitative Variables Condition is satisfied.
• D) the association between the two magazine rankings is moderate and negative.
• E) as - 0.45 is roughly close to zero, there is very strong association between the two magazine ratings.

---

Definitions:

Specialization

The process of focusing on a specific area of study or work, which allows individuals or organizations to become more efficient and expert in that area.

Horticulturalist societies

Communities that practice horticulture, the small-scale, low-intensity farming of domesticated plants, as a primary mode of substance.

Sodikoff

Refers to Genese Marie Sodikoff, an anthropologist noted for her work on conservation, labor, and the environmental impact of human activity, particularly in Madagascar.

Employment rates

A statistical measure representing the percentage of the labor force that is employed, often used as an indicator of economic health.