A Correlation of

question 28

Multiple Choice

A correlation of .6 was obtained from a particular sample. The two measures are then administered to a sample from a more homogeneous population. The expected correlation in this new sample will probably be

• A)0
• B)less than .6.
• C)approximately .6.
• D)greater than .6.

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Definitions:

Precipitation

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Increasing Elevation

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