If the correlation between variable A and variable B is .20, then variable A explains _____ of the variance in variable B.

A) .02
B) .04
C) .20
D) .40


B) .04

Psychology

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. Use of computers greatly increases validity. b. Test takers can look ahead and skip back and forth to items they feel confident about. c. Computer generated reports are less likely to be misinterpreted. d. Items can be administered in any order.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Psychology