The Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient, R, Requires That Variables Be

question 117

Multiple Choice

The Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient, r, requires that variables be measured with _____________.

• A)An interval or ratio scale.
• B)An ordinal or ratio scale.
• C)A nominal or ordinal scale.
• D)A nominal or ratio scale.

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