Which of the following coefficients most closely approximates the correlation a researcher is likely to find between participants' degree of African ancestry, as determined by blood tests, and their IQ scores?
A) -.30
B) -.50
C) .50
D) .00

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Research has consistently shown that there is no direct correlation between race or ethnicity, including degrees of African ancestry, and inherent intelligence or IQ scores. The concept of intelligence is complex and influenced by a multitude of factors including but not limited to environmental, educational, and socio-economic factors, rather than genetic ancestry alone.

Which of the Following Coefficients Most Closely Approximates the Correlation