A Researcher Observes a Correlation of Values from 2 to 10

question 67

Multiple Choice

A researcher observes a correlation of values from 2 to 10 points and draws conclusions about the full range of values in the population from 0 to 21 points.Which limitation for correctly interpreting a correlation coefficient did the researcher violate?

• A) reverse causality
• B) restriction of range
• C) a confound variable
• D) homoscedasticity

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