Question

Q5. [10 points] Now, let’s see what you have learned about interpreting the direction in a significant

correlation between two variables.

Please interpret the direction (positive, negative, non-linear) in the following statements on the relationship of two variables.

(a) A researcher found that more days being absent from school significantly correlated with a lower score on a comprehensive exam test.

The variable direction is:

(b) A researcher found that male (code = 0) students were significantly more days absent from class than female (coded = 1) students, who were fewer days absent from class.

The variable direction is:

(c) A researcher also found that male (code = 0) students had significantly fewer number of difficulties in a group discussion, when compared with female (coded = 1) students, who had more number of difficulties in a group discussion.

The variable direction is:

(d) A researcher found that lower scores in self-esteem significantly correlated with lower levels of anxiety scores.

The variable direction is:

(e) A researcher found that lower scores on satisfaction with supervision in field internships significantly correlated with higher levels of distress.

The variable direction is:

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