If the Correlation Coefficient for Two Variables Is Found to Be

question 99

True/False

If the correlation coefficient for two variables is found to be 0.094, then the scatterplot will show the data upward sloping from lower left to upper right.

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Definitions:

Participants

Individuals who take part in a study or experiment, contributing data through their actions, responses, or experiences.

Pretest to Posttest Scores

The comparison of scores on a particular assessment before and after a specific intervention or period of time.

Nonequivalent Groups

In quasi-experimental designs, groups of participants that are compared but are not identical in terms of key characteristics because of the lack of random assignment.

Natural Groups

Groups that exist organically or naturally in a research study, not formed by the experimenter; often used in observational studies.