A(n)_____ allows a researcher to statistically control for the influence of a third variable.
A) criterion assessment
B) effect size
C) multiple correlation
D) partial correlation

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Partial correlation allows a researcher to determine the relationship between two variables while controlling for the influence of a third variable. This is helpful in identifying the specific relationship between two variables and can help rule out alternative explanations for the correlation observed between them.

A(n)_____ Allows a Researcher to Statistically Control for the Influence