When examining a bivariate relationship using Pearson's r, the partial correlation computed while using one control variable is called________.
A) the first-order partial correlation coefficient.
B) the second-order partial correlation coefficient.
C) the intervening partial correlation coefficient.
D) the multiple partial correlation coefficient.

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The partial correlation coefficient computed while using one control variable is referred to as the first-order partial correlation coefficient. This term references the fact that it is the first level of control in the analysis of the bivariate relationship between two variables. The other options listed are not accurate descriptors of this statistical measure.

When Examining a Bivariate Relationship Using Pearson's R, the Partial