A predictor variable is most likely to receive a large regression weight in a multiple regression analysis if
a. it has high correlation with the criterion and high correlation with other predictors.
b. it has both high reliability and high correlation with the criterion.
c. it has a greater number of maximum possible points.
d. it has high correlation with the criterion but is unrelated to other predictors.
Ques. 2The process of applying a prediction equation to another sample independent of the sample on which the equation was calculated is called
a. construct validation.
b. convergent validation.
c. discriminant validation.
d. cross-validation.
e. concurrent validation.
Ques. 3In a prediction study, the standard error of estimate was equal to 6 . What percentage of the actual Y scores will be within 6 points of the predicted Y scores?
a. 16
b. 50
c. 68
d. 95
e. 99
Ques. 4The standard error of estimate is equal to the standard deviation of Y scores when the
a. correlation between X and Y = 0.
b. correlation between X and Y = 1.0.
c. mean on X is equal to the mean on Y.
d. standard deviation of X is equal to the standard deviation of Y.
e. distributions of X and Y are normal.
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