Multiple correlation may be defined as ______.
A) the measurement of the relationship between two or more predictor variables and a criterion variable
B) a family of statistical procedures asses the relationship among one predictor variable and a criterion variable
C) a family of statistical procedures assessing the relationship between two or more predictor variables and a criterion variable
D) mathematical equation that predicts a score on a criterion variable from scores on two or more predictor variables

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Multiple correlation involves assessing the relationship between multiple predictor variables and a criterion variable. Therefore, option C is the correct choice. Option A defines simple correlation and option B is not a valid definition. Option D describes a multiple regression equation, which is related to but not the same as multiple correlation.

Multiple Correlation May Be Defined as ______