The Correlation Between Academic Success and Intelligence Test Scores Will

question 300

Multiple Choice

The correlation between academic success and intelligence test scores will be LOWEST if computed for a group of individuals whose scores range between

• A) 55 and 100.
• B) 85 and 115.
• C) 100 and 145.
• D) 70 and 130.

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