the top figure shows a path model relating three variables. each variable is represented by a solid black box. an arrow connecting one box to another indicates a relationship between two variables. the sign above an arrow (+ or -) indicates whether the variables are positively or negatively related.

the bottom figure shows four sets of linear relationships among variables (a through d).

which set of linear relationships corresponds to the path model?

a. set a
b. set b
c. set c
d. set d
e. i do not know the answer.

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the top figure shows a path model relating three variables. each variable is represented by a solid black box. an arrow connecting one box to another indicates a relationship between two variables. the sign above an arrow (+ or -) indicates whether the variables are positively or negatively related.

the bottom figure shows four sets of linear relationships among variables (a through d).

which set of linear relationships corresponds to the path model?

a. set a
b. set b
c. set c
d. set d
e. i do not know the answer.

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a. Set A

b. Set B

c. Set C

d. Set D

e. I do not know the answer.

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Analyze the path model relationships

Match with the given sets of graphs

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