If There Is a Correlation of

Multiple Choice

If there is a correlation of .78 between socioeconomic status and IQ score,which of the following statements is TRUE?

A) A third variable such as education level may account for the relationship between socioeconomic status and IQ score.
B) Higher socioeconomic status will have a causal impact on IQ scores.
C) There is a weak relationship between socioeconomic status and IQ score.
D) Decreases in IQ scores will automatically result in lower socioeconomic status.