When Interpreting a Correlation Coefficient of

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Multiple Choice

When interpreting a correlation coefficient of .45, you would say that there is a _____ linear relationship between x and y.

• A) strong positive
• B) weak positive
• C) weak negative
• D) strong negative

Recognize the characteristics of creative people.

Understand the criteria for a good test of intelligence, including validity, reliability, and standardization.

Define intellectual disability and distinguish between its organic and cultural-familial types.

Understand the concepts and processes involved in encoding and storing memories.

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Definitions:

Stratified Sampling

A method of sampling that involves dividing a population into subgroups and randomly selecting samples from each of these groups.

Convenience Sampling

A sampling technique where participants are selected based on their easy availability and proximity to the researcher, potentially introducing bias.

Quota Sampling

Sampling that attempts to replicate in a sample the features that the researcher thinks are important in the population.

Random Sampling

A technique where every individual of a population has an equal chance of being selected to form a sample, ensuring the sample’s representativeness.