Exam 1

  1. Metainformation

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    fileDescriptive-statistics_uva-correlation-897-en_uva-correlation-897-en
    nameuva-correlation-897-en
    sectionDescriptive statistics/Summary Statistics/Bivariate statistics/Correlation
    typeschoice
    solutionFALSE, TRUE, FALSE
    TypeConceptual
    LanguageEnglish
    LevelStatistical Literacy
    IRT-Difficulty3.885
    p-value0.1413

    Question

    In a study examining the relationship between attending a statistics college (x) and developing psychosis (y), a correlation of r = 0.30 was found. This can be interpreted as


    1. FALSE: A 30% decrease in errors of predicting y with x.
    2. TRUE: A 9% decrease in errors of predicting y with x.
    3. FALSE: That for 30% of all y, prediction (ŷ\hat{y}) = y.

    1. A 30% decrease in errors from predicting y with x.: Incorrect
    2. A 9% decrease in errors of predicting y with x.: Correct
    3. That for 30% of all y, prediction (ŷ\hat{y}) = y.: Incorrect