Exam 1

  1. Metainformation

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    namevufsw-correlation-1334-en
    sectiondescriptive statistics/summary statistics/bivariate statistics/correlation
    typenum
    solution0.276
    tolerance0
    Typeinterpreting output
    ProgramNA
    LanguageEnglish
    Levelstatistical literacy

    Question

    The partial correlation matrix below, including bivariate correlations as well, examines the relationship - among young adults - between the extent to which they used to enjoy literature classes in school and their attitude toward reading now. The lower half of the table controls this relationship for the variable school level.

    How large is the causal* relation between the extent to which these young adults enjoyed literature classes in school and their attitudes toward reading? Give a number in three decimal places.
    *that is, the one that you can with most certainty interpret as causal