Studies Examining the Relationship Between IQ and Academic Success Indicate

question 4

Multiple Choice

Studies examining the relationship between IQ and academic success indicate that

• A)there is no relationship between IQ scores and school grades.
• B)there is a negative correlation between school achievement and IQ score of −.35.
• C)the correlation between IQ and school grades is a sizable positive association of +.50.
• D)the correlation between IQ and school grades is a very significant association of about +.85.

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