A Correlation Between Reading and Math Achievement Scores on a National

question 6

Multiple Choice

A correlation between reading and math achievement scores on a national standardized test for first graders indicates a correlation of r = .90. How much variance do these scores share?

• A) 30%
• B) 45%
• C) 81%
• D) 90%

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