In order to eliminate age as an explanation for a .55 correlation between oral vocabulary and reading proficiency, a researcher must determine:
A) the age of each subject
B) the correlation between age and oral vocabulary
C) the correlation between age and reading proficiency
D) all of the above

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To eliminate age as a potential confounding variable in the correlation between oral vocabulary and reading proficiency, the researcher needs to understand how age relates to both variables individually. This involves determining the age of each subject (A), the correlation between age and oral vocabulary (B), and the correlation between age and reading proficiency (C). By analyzing these factors, the researcher can account for the influence of age on the observed correlation.

In Order to Eliminate Age as an Explanation for a .55