The Correlation Between IQ Scores at 6 Years of Age

question 119

Multiple Choice

The correlation between IQ scores at 6 years of age and adult IQ scores are

• A)relatively high;about .7.
• B)extremely high;about .9.
• C)relatively low;about .3.
• D)extremely low;close to 0.

Distinguish between manipulated and nonmanipulated variables in experiments.

Describe the strengths and limitations of case study research methods in psychology.

Interpret the meaning and significance of correlation coefficients in research.

Assess the factors that might lead to false significance in statistical findings.

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Definitions:

Populations

Groups of individuals belonging to the same species that live in the same geographical area and have the capability of interbreeding.

Clumped Dispersion

A distribution pattern of organisms within a population where individuals are found in tight groups, influenced by social behavior or resource availability.

Population Dispersion

The way individuals within a population are spaced across their habitat, which can be categorized as uniform, random, or clumped according to patterns of spacing.

Exponential Growth

A pattern of data that shows greater increases over time, creating a curve that represents a constant doubling rate.