If There Is a Correlation of

question 100

Multiple Choice

If there is a correlation of .78 between socioeconomic status and IQ score,which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A) A third variable such as education level may account for the relationship between socioeconomic status and IQ score.
• B) Higher socioeconomic status will have a causal impact on IQ scores.
• C) There is a weak relationship between socioeconomic status and IQ score.
• D) Decreases in IQ scores will automatically result in lower socioeconomic status.

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