"A common statistical purpose or goal of correlational analyses.The aim is to be able to estimate (with some uncertainty)a person's score on one variable by knowing that person's score on another variable (or variables)." What is this a glossary definition of?
A)Correlation.
B)Prediction.
C)Estimation.
D)Validation.
E)Explanation.

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The definition describes the statistical purpose or goal of prediction, which involves estimating a person's score on one variable based on their score on another variable. This is typically done through correlational analyses. Correlation (option A) refers to the degree to which two variables are related, but does not necessarily involve predicting one variable from another. Estimation (option C) is a broader term that can apply to various statistical analyses, but this definition specifically refers to predicting scores on one variable from scores on another. Validation (option D) typically involves assessing the accuracy or validity of a prediction model, but is not the same as the process of predicting scores. Explanation (option E) does not fit the definition provided.

"A Common Statistical Purpose or Goal of Correlational Analyses