If the Correlation of Variables Is Close to 0,then We

question 8

Multiple Choice

If the correlation of variables is close to 0,then we expect to see a(n) _____ on the scatterplot.

• A)upward sloping cluster of points
• B)downward sloping cluster of points
• C)cluster of points around a trendline
• D)random scatter of points with no apparent relationship

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Definitions:

Two-way ANOVA

An approach in statistical analysis used to determine the impact of two nominal variables on a continuous variable they predict.

Interaction Effect

In statistical analysis, it refers to a situation where the effect of one independent variable on a dependent variable depends on the level of another independent variable.

Two-way ANOVA

A technique used in statistics to assess the influence of two discrete independent variables on a continuous dependent variable.

Hypotheses

Propositions made as a basis for reasoning, without any assumption of their truth.