How do college admissions officers use correlations?

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ANS: They find the correlation between scholastic aptitudes tests and high school academic data and performance in college. They develop a prediction equation and use this to predict how students will perform at the college.

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____ showed that people tend to use Gestalt principles, even when confronted with novel stimuli

a. Palmer b. Gibson c. Marr d. Hubel and Wiesel

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If you receive a poor evaluation, you should _______________.

a. quit your job immediately b. consider the validity of the comments and strive to correct those shortcomings c. become defensive and blame others d. spread rumors about the supervisor

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Each of the following is an indicator of professional competence EXCEPT:

a. Providing an appropriate education b. Continuing to learn c. Setting realistic expectations for students with disabilities d. Setting high expectations for students with disabilities

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