Which of the Following Pairs of Variables Is Most Likely

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pairs of variables is most likely to be negatively correlated?

• A) intelligence; exam scores
• B) amount of practice; quality of performance
• C) education; income
• D) calories consumed; weight loss
• E) effort; success

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Definitions:

Calcium

A chemical element essential for living organisms, notably in cell physiology and the strengthening of bones and teeth.

Myelination

The formation of a myelin sheath around the nerves, improving the speed and efficiency of electrical impulses throughout the nervous system.

Frontal Cortex

The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobe, responsible for executive functions like decision-making, problem-solving, and controlling impulses.

Dendrites

Tree-like extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons and conduct them toward the cell body.