A relationship with a correlation of .50
A) has more substantive significance than any other relationship with a lower correlation.
B) shows that 50% of the variation in the dependent variable is explained.
C) is stronger than any relationship with a correlation of -.50.
D) is more likely to be statistically significant than any relationship with a lower correlation.
E) might not be substantively significant

Question

A relationship with a correlation of .50​
A) ​has more substantive significance than any other relationship with a lower correlation.
B) ​shows that 50% of the variation in the dependent variable is explained.
C) ​is stronger than any relationship with a correlation of -.50.
D) ​is more likely to be statistically significant than any relationship with a lower correlation.
E) might not be substantively significant​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A correlation of .50 indicates a moderate relationship, but substantive significance depends on the context and practical implications, not just the correlation value.

A Relationship with a Correlation of .50​

A Relationship with a Correlation of .50