Two Variables Are Negatively Correlated If

question 16

Multiple Choice

Two variables are negatively correlated if

• A)the value of one variable decreases as the value of the other variable decreases.
• B)the value of one variable increases as the value of the other variable decreases.
• C)a fall in one variable only causes another variable to fall.
• D)changes in one have no effect on the other.
• E)the value of one variable remains constant as the value of another variable changes.

Understand the importance of reporting critical values in hypothesis testing.

Apply formulas for calculating chi-square statistics, expected frequencies, and Cramér's V in practical situations.

Understand the concept of expected frequencies in a contingency table.

Calculate expected frequencies for various groups based on given conditions.

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