See the previous regression analysis information.

The correlation between number of adverse life events and depression is:

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See the previous regression analysis information.

The correlation between number of adverse life events and depression is:

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Question restatement: The prompt asks for the correlation between the number of adverse life events and depression, given the multiple-choice options.
Option A: 0.130. This value is relatively small and would indicate a weak positive relationship. It could be plausible in some datasets, but without additional context or a reported value from the regression analysis, it would generally be considered a weaker association than other common reported correlations in mental health research. The reason this might be incorrect is that the study’s provided answer implies a stronger relationship than this low figure.
Option B: 0.267. This option represents a moderate positive correlation. In many regression or correlation analyses in psychology or health sciences, a correlation in the range around 0.25 to 0.3 is commonly interpreted as a modest but meaningful association. If the given correct answer is 0.267, this aligns with a modest relationship that is statistically noticeable but not strong, matching typical reporting conventions. This would be the correct interpretation if the analysis indeed found a moderate association between adverse events and depression.
Option C: 0.207. This value denotes a small-to-moderate positive correlation, slightly weaker than 0.267. Depending on the sample and measurement precision, 0.207 might be considered meaningful but weaker evidence of a relationship. If the actual reported value is 0.267, this option would be incorrect because it understates the strength found in the analysis.
Option D: 0.043. A correlation of 0.043 is virtually zero and indicates almost no linear relationship between the variables. Such a tiny value would be unusual for a reported regression analysis in this context unless the variables are nearly unrelated or the study has severe measurement issues. If the true analysis yielded a moderate correlation, this option would clearly be incorrect as it vastly understates the association.
Synthesis: Without the broader statistical context, one would compare how strong each option sounds relative to typical findings. The provided answer key indicates 0.267 as the correlation, which corresponds to a modest positive relationship between adverse life events and depression. The other options either understate (0.207, 0.130) or drastically understate (0.043) the relationship or fail to reflect the reported moderate strength of association suggested by the key.

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See the previous regression analysis information. The correlation between number of adverse life events and depression is:

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