Question

Which of the following statements concerning correlation analysis is not true? A. A researcher may claim that one variable influences another if test results are significant. B. A researcher may claim that variables are related to each other if test results are significant. C. A researcher may claim that one variable causes another to occur if test results are significant. D. A researcher may claim that one variable can predict the outcome of another if test results are significant.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

"D. A researcher may claim that one variable can predict the outcome of another if test results are significant.

Explanation:

Correlation analysis is a means of statistical evaluation used to study the power of a relationship within two, numerically graded, continuous variables (e.g. height and weight). However, when used in a scientific sense, correlation refers to any of numerous specific types of the relationship between mean values.

Answer 2

The correct answer for the question that is being presented above is this one: "D. A researcher may claim that one variable can predict the outcome of another if test results are significant." The statement concerning correlation analysis is not true is that D. A researcher may claim that one variable can predict the outcome of another if test results are significant.