In determining a test of correlation, a researcher obtained an r_xy = +0.76 at p

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In determining a test of correlation, a researcher obtained an r_xy = +0.76 at p < .01 between a communication competence measure and frequency of contact among dating partners. Which of the following statements are true about this test? A) This is a parametric test B) This is a causal test C) This is a test of difference between two groups D) All of these statements are true

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The test of correlation using r (Pearson's correlation coefficient) is a parametric test, which assesses the strength and direction of the linear relationship between two continuous variables.

In Determining a Test of Correlation, a Researcher Obtained an Rxy

In Determining a Test of Correlation, a Researcher Obtained an R_xy