A Developmental Psychologist Who Used the Correlational Method Found That

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Essay

A developmental psychologist who used the correlational method found that there was a positive correlation between children's self-esteem and their academic achievement. First, what does a positive correlation mean in this case? Second, how might these results be explained?

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Definitions:

Leaching

The process by which soluble materials are washed out from soil or wastes, often leading to contamination of waterways.

Nitrate Ions

An anionic form of nitrogen (NO3-) found in soil and water, often resulting from agricultural runoff, and crucial to the nitrogen cycle.

Phosphorus Reservoirs

Natural or artificial storage places for phosphorus, an essential nutrient for plants and animals.

Nitrogen Fixation

Nitrogen fixation is a process by which nitrogen gas from the atmosphere is converted into ammonia or related nitrogenous compounds in soil, making nitrogen accessible to living organisms.