We Select for Admission to a College the 50% of Applicants

question 46

Multiple Choice

We select for admission to a college the 50% of applicants with the highest admissions test scores. At the end of the freshman year, we determine the correlation between the admission test and freshman GPA. This is an ideal circumstance for observing the effect of ___.

• A) range restriction
• B) heteroscedasticity
• C) local norms
• D) split-half reliability

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Definitions:

Muscle Mass

The total quantity of muscle tissue in the body, typically increased through exercise and proper nutrition.

Sympathetic

Exhibiting feelings of empathy or compassion towards others; also refers to the part of the autonomic nervous system that controls the "fight or flight" response.

Parasympathetic

The part of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy as it slows the heart rate, increases intestinal and gland activity, and relaxes sphincter muscles in the gastrointestinal tract.

Somatic

Relating to the body, specifically as distinguished from the mind or psyche.