A Researcher Measures IQ and Weight for a Group of College

question 43

Multiple Choice

A researcher measures IQ and weight for a group of college students.What kind of correlation is likely to be obtained for these two variables?​

• A)a positive correlation​
• B)​a negative correlation
• C)​a correlation near zero
• D)​a correlation near one

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Definitions:

Reliability

The degree to which the result of a measurement, calculation, or specification can be depended on to be accurate across different instances.

Consistently Performed

Actions or behaviors that are carried out regularly and without significant variation, indicating reliability or stability in performance.

Descriptive Statistics

Mathematical procedures that allow a researcher to characterize a data pattern; these procedures include measures of central tendency and of variability.

Demand Characteristics

Cues in an experimental environment that suggest to participants what behavior is expected or desired by the researcher.