The association of a criterion variable with two or more predictor variables is __________. Making predictions in this situation is called __________.
A)positive correlation, positive regression
B)negative correlation, negative regression
C)multiple regression, multiple correlation
D)multiple correlation, multiple regression

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The situation described is that of multiple predictor variables and a criterion variable, which is best addressed by multiple correlation and multiple regression analysis, making D the correct choice. A and B are incorrect because the question does not specify the nature of the relationship between the variables, and C is incorrect because it uses the terms interchangeably and in the opposite order of what is standard in statistical analysis.

The Association of a Criterion Variable with Two or More