A Trend Is

question 402

Multiple Choice

A trend is

• A) the maximum value of a variable.
• B) a measure of closeness on a scatter diagram.
• C) the minimum value of a variable.
• D) a general tendency for a variable to rise or fall.

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Definitions:

Chief Joseph

A leader of the Nez Perce tribe who conducted a remarkable retreat in an attempt to lead his people to Canada in 1877 to escape conflicts with the U.S. government.

Wounded Knee Massacre

Last incident of the Indian Wars; it took place in 1890 in the Dakota Territory, where the U.S. Cavalry killed over 200 Sioux men, women, and children.

Historical Significance

The importance attributed to an event, object, or figure in history based on its impact or consequences.

Elk V. Wilkins

A U.S. Supreme Court case in 1884 which ruled that Native Americans who voluntarily left their tribes did not automatically gain citizenship, emphasizing the distinct legal status of indigenous peoples.