Suzanne Reported a Correlation Between Reading Ability and Math Grades

question 41

Multiple Choice

Suzanne reported a correlation between reading ability and math grades of r = .90 in the first grade. This correlation indicates that in Suzanne's study

• A) reading ability is strongly related to math grades.
• B) reading and math grades are independent.
• C) reading ability and math grades are mutually exclusive.
• D) reading ability and math grades are moderately related.

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