Carmella Finds a Correlation of +0

question 62

Multiple Choice

Carmella finds a correlation of +0.47 between self-esteem and academic achievement.Which of the following is the most appropriate interpretation of this correlation?

• A)High self-esteem motivates students to achieve more academically.
• B)Doing well academically increases students' self-esteem.
• C)The higher students' self-esteem,the greater their academic achievement.
• D)As self-esteem increases,academic achievement decreases.

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