Which of the Following Pairs of Variables Are Most Likely

question 185

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pairs of variables are most likely to be positively correlated?

• A) feelings of love; likelihood of a break-up
• B) partying; grades
• C) flossing; cavities
• D) consumption of fatty foods; risk of heart disease

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