Sammy Is Examining a Set of Data He Collected on the Number

question 71

Multiple Choice

Sammy is examining a set of data he collected on the number of times a person is arrested and the severity of the sentence imposed if the person is found guilty. It appears that every increase in the number of arrests results in an increase in the severity of the sentence. In view of this, which statement best describes Sammy's efforts?

• A) Sammy has developed a null hypothesis.
• B) Sammy is involved in experimentation.
• C) Sammy is involved in completing a correlation exercise.
• D) Sammy is calculating the standard deviation of criminal behavior.

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