A Positive Correlation Coefficient Indicates the Two Variables Co-Vary in the __________

question 104

Multiple Choice

A positive correlation coefficient indicates the two variables co-vary in the __________ and a negative coefficient indicates that the variables co-vary ____________.

• A) same direction;in the opposite direction
• B) opposite direction;poorly
• C) same direction;without direction
• D) opposite direction;in the same direction

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Definitions:

Pollution

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Costs of Production

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Marginal Benefit

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Marginal Cost

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