A researcher conducts a study wherein she assesses potential predictors of the fear of falling among 10 older females with diabetes. The Fear of Falling Questionnaire produces a score between 16 and 64, with higher numbers representing higher fears of falling. Among other variables, she assessed level of handgrip with a hand dynamometer, with higher values indicating greater muscle strength. One of the researcher's questions is, "Does handgrip strength predict fear of falling among older females with diabetes