Although you are using your sample to predict one variable from another, you must still collect data on both variables to do a prediction analysis. Why?
a. To predict scores on the predictor variable for members of the population who did not participate in the study
b. To predict scores on the criterion variable for members of the population who did not participate in the study
c. To conduct reliability assessments of your instrument
d. To conduct validity assessments of your instrument
Ans: B
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