A Predictor Variable Is Most Likely to Receive a Large

question 92

Multiple Choice

A predictor variable is most likely to receive a large regression weight in a multiple regression analysis if

• A) it has high correlation with the criterion and high correlation with other predictors.
• B) it has both high reliability and high correlation with the criterion.
• C) it has a greater number of maximum possible points.
• D) it has high correlation with the criterion but is unrelated to other predictors.

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Definitions:

Quadratic

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