The Index of the Relationship Between a Predictor and a Criterion

question 71

Multiple Choice

The index of the relationship between a predictor and a criterion is known as a:

• A)performance coefficient.
• B)validity coefficient.
• C)mode.
• D)squared criterion.

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Definitions:

Secondary Consumer

An organism that feeds on primary consumers; typically a carnivore or omnivore that occupies the third trophic level in a food chain.

Decomposer

Organisms, such as bacteria and fungi, that break down dead organisms and waste materials, recycling nutrients in ecosystems.

Fungi

A kingdom of complex organisms that obtain nutrients by breaking down organic material, including molds, yeast, and mushrooms.

Secondary Consumer

An organism that primarily eats primary consumers, which are herbivores that eat producers like plants and algae, situating it in the middle level of the food chain.