A Researcher Measures the Correlation Between Self-Esteem (High,low)and Physical Fitness

question 3

Multiple Choice

A researcher measures the correlation between self-esteem (high,low) and physical fitness scores among school athletes.In the study,12 participants reported high self-esteem and 12 reported low self-esteem.If = 9.06 and = 11,then what is the value of the correlation coefficient?

• A)0.61
• B)0.30
• C)0.39
• D)There is not enough information to answer this question.

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