The Correlation Coefficient Is a Measure of ​

question 7

Multiple Choice

The correlation coefficient is a measure of ​

• A)central tendency.
• B)the amount of variability in a data set. ​
• C)the degree of relationship between two variables. ​
• D)the difference between the largest and smallest scores in a data set. ​

---

Definitions:

Genetic-Environment Correlation

The concept that exposure to environmental conditions depends in part on an individual's genotype, influencing their development and traits.

Sperm Cell

A male reproductive cell or gamete involved in sexual reproduction, capable of fertilizing an ovum.

Ova

The female reproductive cells or eggs in animals and plants, which when fertilized by male sperm can develop into a new organism.

Genetic-Environment Correlations

The concept describing how genetic factors can influence the likelihood of encountering particular environments, often studied in the context of behavioral genetics.