Latifah measures the height of four- and five-year-olds. To her surprise, she finds no correlation between height and age. What is most likely responsible for this result?
A)Correlational methods cannot be used to calculate age and height.
B)A curvilinear relationship exists between the variables.
C)The range of the variables has been restricted.
D)The variability in the sample will not allow the accurate calculation of a correlation coefficient.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The most likely reason for finding no correlation between height and age in this scenario is that the range of ages (four and five years old) is too narrow. This restricted range limits the variability in the data, making it difficult to detect a correlation even if one exists in a broader age range.

Latifah Measures the Height of Four- and Five-Year-Olds