A Negative Correlation in a Scientific Study Means

question 11

Multiple Choice

A negative correlation in a scientific study means

• A) one variable causes a change in another variable.
• B) one variable is linked to another variable.
• C) one variable increases while the other decreases.
• D) there is no link between the variables studied.
• E) both variables decrease proportionately.

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Definitions:

Average Total Cost

The total cost to produce a given quantity of output divided by the quantity of output produced; it includes all opportunity costs.

Diminishing Marginal Returns

Refers to a point in production where adding an additional factor of production results in a smaller increase in output.

Average Variable Costs

The total variable costs divided by the quantity of output produced, reflecting the average cost of producing each unit.

Average Fixed Costs

Costs in production that are stable and do not vary with the amount of output, divided by the quantity of goods produced.