Predicting an Individual's IQ Score from Two Variables, for Example

question 71

Multiple Choice

Predicting an individual's IQ score from two variables, for example, socioeconomic status and education level, would involve the use of:

• A) bivariate regression.
• B) simple linear regression.
• C) multiple regression.
• D) nonlinear correlation.

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Definitions:

Evolutionarily Oldest

Refers to the earliest developments in the history of life on Earth or the most ancient traits and behaviors preserved through natural selection.

Cerebral Cortex

The intricate fabric of interconnected neural cells covering the cerebral hemispheres; the body’s ultimate control and information-processing center.

Reticular Formation

A complex network of nerve pathways within the brainstem, involved in controlling alertness and consciousness.

Brainstem

A region at the base of the brain that controls vital functions like breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.