A researcher has computed two significant Pearson r values from

independent random samples. Sample A, 171 subjects, produced an r of .75 and
Sample B, 175 subjects, produced an r of .60.

Do the two sample correlations
represent a common population correlation?


What will be an ideal response?

z=2.581 Reject Ho p<.01. The two correlations differ significantly

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A) causes greater marital strain. B) eases the transition to parenthood. C) causes gender roles to become more androgynous. D) decreases the likelihood of the father's involvement in child care.

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