Two Sets of Observations, Assessing Hours Spent Watching Television and Grade-Point

question 303

Multiple Choice

Two sets of observations, assessing hours spent watching television and grade-point averages, are compared. Which of the following is the most likely outcome?

• A) The two variables will be negatively correlated.
• B) The first variable causes the second variable.
• C) The two variables will be uncorrelated.
• D) The two variables will be positively correlated.

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