When the Correlation in a Sample Is Found to Be

question 12

Multiple Choice

When the correlation in a sample is found to be significant, then it is assumed that

• A) the mean of Y differs from the mean of X in the population
• B) the mean of Y equals the mean of X in the population
• C) the regression of Y on X cannot be determined
• D) the correlation also exists in the population

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Definitions:

Pinpoint Hemorrhages

Small, round spots that appear on the skin as a result of bleeding under the surface, often associated with various medical conditions.

Bleeding Disorders

A group of conditions that affect the blood's ability to clot properly, leading to excessive or prolonged bleeding.

Diameter

A straight line passing from side to side through the center of a body or figure, especially a circle or sphere, and terminating at the circumference or surface.

Macules

Flat, distinct, discolored areas of skin that do not involve any change in the texture or thickness of the skin.