Which of the following correlation coefficients is a researcher most likely to obtain between scores on a measure of childcare quality and scores on a measure of children's socioemotional development?
A) -.35
B) .80
C) .00
D) .30

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A moderate positive correlation (around .30) is typically found between childcare quality and children's socioemotional development, indicating that higher-quality childcare is associated with better socioemotional outcomes for children. Choices A and C suggest no relationship, which is unlikely based on prior research. Choice B suggests a very high positive correlation, which is unlikely as the two measures are not perfectly related.

Which of the Following Correlation Coefficients Is a Researcher Most