If You Have a Curvilinear Relationship, Then

question 16

Multiple Choice

If you have a curvilinear relationship, then:

• A)It is not appropriate to use Pearson's correlation because it assumes a linear relationship between variables.
• B)Pearson's correlation can be used in the same way as it is for linear relationships.
• C)You can use Pearson's correlation; you just need to remember that a curve indicates that the variables are not linearly related.
• D)Transforming the data won't help.

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Definitions:

Intuitive Thought

A cognitive process that involves making judgments and solving problems spontaneously without the need for conscious reasoning.

Concrete Reasoning

Thinking that is based on what is physically present and tangible rather than abstract or theoretical concepts.

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A model in cognitive science and psychology that suggests there are two different systems or ways of thinking in the brain: one that is fast, automatic, and emotional, and another that is slower, more deliberate, and logical.

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