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Chapter 3: Q.16 (page 161)

Rank the correlations Consider each of the following relationships: the heights of fathers and the heights of their adult sons, the heights of husbands and the heights of their wives, and the heights of women at age 4and their heights at age 18. Rank the correlations between these pairs of variables from highest to lowest. Explain your reasoning.

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The correlations between these pairs of variables from highest to lowest:

Women age: 4-18.

Father-Son.

Husband-Wive.

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Given Information

The heights of fathers and the heights of their adult sons, the heights of husbands and the heights of their wives, and the heights of women at age 4 and their heights at age 18.

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Explanation 

To rank the correlations between these pairs of variables from highest to lowest:

Because the data pertains to the same individuals, the strongest link should be between women aged 4and 18.

Because fathers and sons are linked, there will be a substantial correlation between them, but not as strong as a correlation between variables relating to the same individual.

Because husbands and wives are relatives, they should have the least in common in terms of height.

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