With a population of 100 children aged 7 through 14, we would expect ____ between height and reading vocabulary.
A) A Pearson's product moment correlation of +1.00
B) A Pearson's product moment correlation between zero and +1.00
C) A Pearson's product moment correlation of zero
D) A Pearson's product moment correlation between zero and -1.00
E) A Pearson's product moment correlation of -1.00

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

It is reasonable to expect some correlation between height and reading vocabulary, but it is unlikely that the correlation will be perfect (+1 or -1). Therefore, the best answer is B, since it acknowledges the possibility of a positive correlation, but also allows for a weaker, non-perfect correlation.

With a Population of 100 Children Aged 7 Through 14