If the Correlation Between X and Y Is

question 6

Multiple Choice

If the correlation between X and Y is .60 and we observe a score of 1.0 ( Z units) on X , what score would be predicted for Y ?

• A)−1.2
• B)0
• C)0.6
• D)1.6

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Definitions:

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Double Helix

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Recessive Gene

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