On which of the following variables is it appropriate to use a Pearson's productmoment correlation as a means of measuring association?
A) gender
B) number of arrests
C) race
D) all of the above

Question

On which of the following variables is it appropriate to use a Pearson's product­moment correlation as a means of measuring association?
A) gender
B) number of arrests
C) race
D) all of the above

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Pearson's product‐moment correlation is appropriate for measuring the association between two continuous variables. Number of arrests is a continuous variable, while gender and race are categorical variables and a different measure of association, such as a chi-square test, would be more appropriate.

On Which of the Following Variables Is It Appropriate to Use