Exam 1

  1. Metainformation

    Tag Value
    fileDescriptive-statistics_uva-correlation-212-en_uva-correlation-212-en
    nameuva-correlation-212-en
    sectionDescriptive statistics/Summary Statistics/Bivariate statistics/Correlation
    typeschoice
    solutionFALSE, TRUE, FALSE
    TypeConceptual, Calculation
    LanguageEnglish
    LevelStatistical Literacy
    IRT-Difficulty1.631
    p-value0.8489

    Question

    One calculates separately for a group of boys and a group of girls the correlation (pmcc) between the variables Intelligence and Logical Reasoning. For the girls, the pmcc has the value 0.30 (rm), for the boys the value 0.60 (rj). Possible conclusions are now:________. I. rm is twice as low as rj. II. rm is lower than rj


    1. FALSE: I and II are both correct.
    2. TRUE: I is incorrect and II is correct.
    3. FALSE: I and II are both incorrect.

    1. I and II are both correct: Incorrect
    2. I is incorrect and II is correct: Correct
    3. I and II are both incorrect: Incorrect