According to the concept of ______, two variables are associated when information about one can help us improve our prediction of the other.

A. measure of association
B. proportional reduction of error
C. Pearson's correlation coefficient
D. Cramer's V


Answer: B

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A. conflict/critical theory B. structural/functional theory C. symbolic interactionist theory D. rational choice theory

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