A Correlation Refers To

question 15

Multiple Choice

A correlation refers to:

• A) a form of reliability that evaluates how well a measure correlates with a similar, but different, measure of the same variable.
• B) a measure of the linear relationships between two variables.
• C) the degree to which individual items in a respective scale interrelate with one another.
• D) the temporal stability of a measure at multiple sessions.

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Definitions:

Continental Collisions

The process where two or more continental plates converge, leading to mountain building, seismic activity, and crustal deformation.

Erosional Remnant

A landform left standing after the surrounding terrain has been eroded away, often showcasing resistant geologic features.

Granite

A coarse-grained igneous rock composed mainly of quartz, feldspar, and mica, usually found in the continental crust.

Mesa

A flat-topped, steep-sided landform that rises sharply above the surrounding landscape, typical in arid and semi-arid regions.