An attenuated correlation can result when
A) one or both of the measures involved in the correlation has low reliability.
B) the range of scores on one or both measures found in the sample is less than that found in the population.
C) the relationship between two variables is curvilinear rather than linear.
D) any of the above situations occur.

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Attenuated correlation can occur due to low reliability of measures, restricted range of scores, or a curvilinear relationship between variables, as all these factors can weaken the observed correlation.

An Attenuated Correlation Can Result When