A bivariate analysis, in regards to univariate analysis, allows a researcher to determine a relational aspect (empirical relationship) between two variables. What element does multivariate analysis bring into social research, in regards to bivariate analysis?
A) To be able to describe a single variable.
B) To be able to analyze relationships between several variables.
C) To be able to understand, in depth, the relationship between two variables.
D) Both A and B.
E) Both B and C.
ANSWER: E
A) Incorrect. This method is used in univariate analysis.
B) Correct but C is also correct. Apart from the clue from its name, in a multivariate analysis usually other independent variables are chosen to find other reasonable explanations by examining its effects.
C) Correct but B is also correct. Again, it is used to see other possible variables that might reasonably affect a dependent variable.
D) Incorrect. See above.
E) Correct. See above
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