Question 4

If the Spearman's correlation coefficient for variables X and Y is -.79, which of the following statements is true?

A. there is a strong, inverse relationship between X and Y

B. there is a strong, direct relationship between X and Y

C. X causes Y

D. Y causes X

E. none of these statements are true

Question 5

Two therapists will be collecting data on patients by using FIMS, an observational evaluation technique. Initially, they will both evaluate the same 10 patients, and their scores will be compared for agreement. This is an example of:

A. intra-rater reliability

B.interquartile range

C. inter-rater reliability

D. intra-rater validity