In Data Analysis and Interpretation, "Prediction" Can Be Used to Mean

question 10

Multiple Choice

In data analysis and interpretation, "prediction" can be used to mean that one variable:

• A) Is statistically associated with another, whether or not it actually comes before really predicts) another
• B) Is a moderator for another variable
• C) Is statistic ally significant and produces a strong magnitude of effect effect size)
• D) May play a causal role in the outcome or other variable

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