Several Scatterplots Are Given with Calculated Correlations

question 15

Multiple Choice

Several scatterplots are given with calculated correlations. Which is which?
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a) -0.993,b) -0.047,c) 0.774,d) 0.937

• A)1d,2b,3a,4c
• B)1a,2c,3b,4d
• C)1a,2c,3d,4b
• D)1c,2d,3b,4a
• E)1b,2d,3c,4d

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Definitions:

MLU

Mean Length of Utterance, a measure in linguistics used to quantify the complexity of children's language development by calculating the average number of morphemes per sentence.

Telegraphic Speech

A stage in language development where a child speaks in short, simple constructions, omitting unnecessary words but conveying the message, similar to a telegram.

Shaping

In learning theory, the gradual building of complex behavior patterns through reinforcement of successive approximations of the target behavior.

Expressive Vocabulary

The set of words a person can actively use in speech or writing.