_____ Is a Procedure Which Allows Us to Predict an Individual's

question 26

Multiple Choice

_____ is a procedure which allows us to predict an individual's score on one variable based on knowing one or more other variables.

• A)Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient
• B)Coefficient of determination
• C)Regression analysis
• D)Point-biserial correlation coefficient

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Behavioral Risk Factor

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Hypertension

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Cardiovascular Disease

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Ethnic Background

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