A Statistical Measure of the Degree to Which Two Variables

question 45

Multiple Choice

A statistical measure of the degree to which two variables are associated is called a ________.

• A) correlation coefficient
• B) standard deviation
• C) significance
• D) probability

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Definitions:

Tachypnea

A condition characterized by abnormally rapid breathing.

Tachycardia

A condition characterized by an abnormally fast heart rate, typically more than 100 beats per minute in adults.

Connective

Referring to connective tissue, which supports, binds together, and protects tissues and organs in the body.

Cartilage

A flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body, such as the joints, rib cage, ear, nose, bronchial tubes, and intervertebral discs.