1) Although there are exceptions, a value of r in excess of .50, in either a pos

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1) Although there are exceptions, a value of r in excess of .50, in either a positive or negative direction, would represent

   a) an unimportant relationship in most areas of behavioral research.

   b) a weak relationship in most areas of behavioral research.

   c) a very strong relationship in most areas of behavioral research.

   d) a virtually perfect relationship in most areas of behavioral research.

2) If a least squares equation predicts annual income from years of education, as a college student you would prefer that the value of b, the slope of the equation, equal

     a) .40

     b) .80

     c) 1.2

     d) 1.6

Explanation / Answer

c) a very strong relationship in most areas of behavioral research.

d) 1.6 as if slope is more additional income will be more

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