Which of the following is the correct definition of "correlation"?

a. Characteristics of behavior or experience that cause other phenomenon..
b. Characteristics of behavior or experience that can be measured or described by a numeric scale.
c. A measure of how strongly two variables are related to one another.
d. A descriptive study that looks for a consistent relationship between two phenomena.

Answer: c

Psychology

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A) As long as she can make more money, she will be happy. Incorrect. Money can have an effect on happiness, but usually only in the short-term and only modestly up to about $75,000. B) If she can move to the West Coast, she will be happy. C) As long as she can keep the two jobs, she will be happy. D) As long as she believes in the future, she will be happy.

Psychology

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What will be an ideal response?

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