Assume Variables X and Y Are Correlated

question 178

Multiple Choice

Assume variables X and Y are correlated. A researcher would be able to make the MOST accurate predictions of scores on variable Y if the correlation between X and Y is:

• A) close to zero.
• B) +.45.
• C) -.53.
• D) -.88.

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Definitions:

External Attributions

The process of assigning the cause of behavior to situational factors outside the individual, rather than to internal characteristics.

Self-serving Bias

A cognitive bias where individuals attribute positive outcomes to their own actions and negative outcomes to external factors.

Task Difficulty

The level of challenge associated with completing a particular task, which can vary based on skills, resources, and other factors.

Causal Explanations

The reasons given or inferred for the occurrence of certain events, focusing on cause-and-effect relationships.