A researcher wanted to know if aggressive behavior was related to watching violent programs on TV. He selected some students and measured how many violent programs they watched per week (from 0 to 25) and how aggressive their behavior was (as rated on a 1 to 7 scale). What would be the most appropriate statistical analysis for these data?
A) Bivariate regression
B) One-way analysis of variance
C) Multiple regression
D) Chi-square test for independence

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Bivariate regression is the most appropriate statistical analysis for these data because it allows the researcher to examine the relationship between two continuous variables: the number of violent programs watched per week and the level of aggression in behavior.

A Researcher Wanted to Know If Aggressive Behavior Was Related