Which Statement Best Summarizes the Research Findings Regarding the Correlation

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which statement best summarizes the research findings regarding the correlation between home environment and IQ?

• A)A mother's IQ predicts her child's IQ better than does quality of the home environment after age 4.
• B)The quality of the home environment predicts IQ better than does a mother's IQ after age 4.
• C)A mother's IQ is the better predictor of her child's IQ than is home environment at all ages.
• D)The quality of the home environment is the better predictor of a child's IQ at all ages.

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