For which of these research situations would you MOST likely calculate a correlation coefficient?
A) IV = self-esteem; DV = type of automobile owned
B) IV = number of friends; DV = hours a day spent on the Internet
C) IV = favorite type of movie; DV = favorite flavor of ice cream
D) IV = age at marriage; DV = current marital status (single, married, etc.)

Question

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A correlation coefficient is most appropriate for quantitatively measuring the relationship between two continuous variables. In option B, both the number of friends and hours a day spent on the Internet are continuous variables, making it suitable for calculating a correlation coefficient.

For Which of These Research Situations Would You MOST Likely