If we wanted to assess for the relationship between eye colour (green/blue/brown) and mood scores, then what analysis would be most suitable?
A) Pearson's correlation
B) Spearman's correlation
C) Partial correlation
D) We cannot test this with a correlation.

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The relationship between eye color (a categorical variable) and mood scores (a continuous variable) cannot be assessed using correlation, which is designed for relationships between two continuous variables. Instead, other statistical methods such as ANOVA or regression analysis would be more appropriate for examining the relationship between a categorical and a continuous variable.

If We Wanted to Assess for the Relationship Between Eye