Multiple linear regression is used to evaluate the influence of one independent variable on another. -
correct answer ✔✔F
Analyzing the relationship between variables by using regression allows a researcher to evaluate
whether or not one variable will predict the outcome of another. - correct answer ✔✔T
A researcher may claim a causal relationship between variables if one variable influences another. -
correct answer ✔✔F
The average value of a given set of data is the mode. - correct answer ✔✔F
Standard deviation refers to the __________. - correct answer ✔✔C. average distance between variable
scores and the mean in a set of data
The range and standard deviation of a distribution are __________. - correct answer ✔✔B. measures of
variability
A _________ is a graphical representation of association between variables. - correct answer ✔✔A.
scatterplot
A __________ score allows a researcher to compare scores across different scales. - correct answer
✔✔C. standard
A researcher may use a two-tailed test to evaluate a Nondirectional hypothesis. - correct answer ✔✔T
The average distance between the variable scores and the mean in a set of data is the __________. -
correct answer ✔✔B. standard deviation
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