Which of the Following Statements Best Illustrates the Concept of Covariance

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best illustrates the concept of covariance?

• A) "People with above-average intelligence spend more on books."
• B) "The population means are all equal to each other."
• C) "The results of the analysis support the research hypothesis."
• D) "There is no relationship between race and IQ scores."

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