Partial Correlation

Topic 2: Partial Correlation

1.     From your textbook readings, the unit overview, and other sources, briefly describe partial correlation in your own words.

2.     Create an example of an imaginary quantitative nursing study you would design that would use partial correlation.

3.     Identify the dependent, independent, and confounding variables.

4.     Discuss why a partial correlation is the most appropriate test to use in this study.