Moses and Arianne Are Doing Research on Mental Abilities That

question 35

Multiple Choice

Moses and Arianne are doing research on mental abilities that contribute to successful performance on intelligence tests. Which of the following approaches should they use?

• A) Use a correlational procedure of factor analysis.
• B) Compare a test-taker's score with older children's scores.
• C) Calculate the amount of error associated with a test-taker's score.
• D) Use simple measures of sensory responsiveness and reaction time.

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