Which correlation is appropriate for measuring the relationship between gender (male/female) and performance on a task (success/failure)?
A) The Pearson correlation
B) The Spearman correlation
C) The point-biserial correlation
D) The phi-coefficient

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The phi-coefficient is appropriate for measuring the relationship between two binary variables, such as gender (male/female) and task performance (success/failure).

Which Correlation Is Appropriate for Measuring the Relationship Between Gender