If the Correlation Between Math and Writing Achievement Scores in the General

question 3

Multiple Choice

If the correlation between math and writing achievement scores in the general population is 0.40,the correlation between these scores among students at MIT,Yale,and Stanford (selective and prestigious universities) would likely be:

• A)approximately 0.40.
• B)less than 0.40.
• C)greater than 0.40.
• D)there is insufficient information to determine.