Dr.Hauser hypothesized that depression is related to stress,such that people who are more depressed are also more stressed.Which of the following correlations between depression and stress would best support her hypothesis?
A)0
B).55
C).80
D)-.99

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A correlation of .80 indicates a strong positive relationship between depression and stress, which would support the hypothesis that people who are more depressed are also more stressed. Correlations of 0 and .55 would indicate weaker relationships, and a correlation of -.99 would indicate a stronger negative relationship, which would contradict the hypothesis.

DrHauser Hypothesized That Depression Is Related to Stress,such That People