Suppose That X Is Used to Predict Y and That

question 72

Multiple Choice

Suppose that X is used to predict Y and that both are in Z-score form.Which of the following is always true regarding the predicted Y score?

• A) It is larger than the obtained X score.
• B) It is smaller than the X score.
• C) It is closer to 0 than the obtained Y score.
• D) It is closer to 0 than the X score.

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Definitions:

Intellectual Processing

The mental activities involved in the understanding, processing, and communicating of information.

Intellectual Functioning

A measure of a person's ability to think, reason, solve problems, and understand complex ideas.

Intellectual Disability

A state defined by notable restrictions in intellectual abilities as well as in adaptive conduct, encompassing various common social and practical abilities.

IQ Score

A numerical measure of an individual's intelligence relative to a statistically standard population, usually based on the results of various cognitive tests.