A Psychologist Has Found a Correlation of

question 15

Multiple Choice

A psychologist has found a correlation of +.54 between measures of need for achievement and college grade point average. Given this knowledge, you would expect that.

• A)higher need for achievement scores are associated with higher college grade point averages
• B)higher need for achievement scores are associated with lower college grade point averages
• C)there is no relationship between need for achievement and college grade point average
• D)if you knew a student's need for achievement score, you could predict the student's grade point average perfectly

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Definitions:

Propagation of Genes

The process by which genes are transferred from one generation to the next, ensuring the survival and variation of traits within a population.

Close Relatives

Family members who are closely related by blood, such as parents, siblings, and children.

Genetic Variations

Differences in DNA sequences among individuals, which contribute to the biological diversity and heritable traits within a population.

Spontaneously Mutate

Refers to the process by which an organism's DNA changes without external influence, leading to genetic variation.