Exhibit 7-5: A researcher finds a .40 correlation between the number of years a student has access to a computer and his or her attitude toward mathematics.The study used 20 subjects.
-Refer to Exhibit 7-5.What are the degrees of freedom in this case?
A) 39
B) 38
C) 19
D) 18

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The degrees of freedom in this case would be (n-2) = (20-2) = 18. The researcher would have lost 2 degrees of freedom in calculating the correlation coefficient. Therefore, the correct choice is D.

Exhibit 7-5: a Researcher Finds a