The Graph of Two Variables, X and Y, Is a Horizontal

question 114

Multiple Choice

The graph of two variables, x and y, is a horizontal line. This result indicates that x and y are

• A) falsely related.
• B) positively related.
• C) negatively related.
• D) not related.

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Definitions:

Standard Deviation

A quantitative indicator that determines the extent of fluctuation or scattering of data points relative to their mean.

Correlation Coefficient

A statistical measure that calculates the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables.

Relationship

The way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected, or the state of being connected.

Standard Deviation

A statistical measure that quantifies the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of data values around the mean.