Which of the Following Has the Strongest Correlation

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has the strongest correlation?

• A) −.87
• B) +.86
• C) + 0
• D) + .3

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Definitions:

Palpation

A method of feeling with the hands to examine body parts beneath the skin, used by healthcare providers to detect abnormalities or to diagnose conditions.

Auscultation

The act of listening to the internal sounds of the body, typically with a stethoscope, as a part of medical examination.

BRCA 1

A gene located on chromosome 17 that helps suppress cell growth; mutations in this gene are associated with an increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer.

Menarche

The first menstrual cycle, or first menstrual bleeding, in female humans, marking the onset of puberty.