A Correlation Coefficient of +1.73 Means That

question 31

Multiple Choice

A correlation coefficient of +1.73 means that:

• A) the relationship between the two variables is very strong.
• B) the relationship between the two variables is very weak.
• C) as one variable increases, so does the other.
• D) a calculation error has been made.

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Definitions:

Hippocampus

A region of the brain that is associated primarily with memory.

Temporal Lobe

The region of the brain responsible for processing auditory information, as well as playing key roles in memory, speech, and emotional responses.

Epilepsy

A neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures due to abnormal brain activity.

Korsakoff's Syndrome

A chronic memory disorder often caused by severe deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1), frequently associated with alcoholism.