In a prediction study of low achieving students academic motivation, Hillary was surprised that achievement scores were not a significant predictor of motivation. Hillary's analysis is most likely is displaying
A) shrinkage.
B) attenuation.
C) standard variance.
D) restriction of range.

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Restriction of range occurs when the range of scores is limited, decreasing the variability of the scores and potentially lowering the correlation coefficient. In this scenario, it appears that the low achieving students had limited range in their achievement scores, making it difficult for it to predict their academic motivation.

In a Prediction Study of Low Achieving Students Academic Motivation