After Establishing That There Is a Reasonably High Correlation Between

question 29

Multiple Choice

After establishing that there is a reasonably high correlation between two variables, a researcher can utilize a regression equation to make predictions about the _____ variable from the _____ variable.

• A)predictor; criterion
• B)criterion; predictor
• C)independent; dependent
• D)dependent; independent

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Definitions:

Physical Characteristics

The observable attributes or features of an organism or object, such as height, weight, color, shape, and structure.

Fraternal Birth-Order Effect

A phenomenon suggesting that a man is more likely to be homosexual if he has more older brothers.

Sex Drive

The biologically influenced drive to seek sexual activity or sexual pleasure.

Handedness

The preference for using one hand over the other for performing tasks and activities, typically classified as right-handed, left-handed, or ambidextrous.