Professor Jones Finds That in His Sample of Elementary School

question 150

Multiple Choice

Professor Jones finds that in his sample of elementary school children, the taller a child, the higher his or her score on a vocabulary test. The relationship between height and vocabulary is an example of:

• A) no relationship.
• B) a causal connection.
• C) a positive correlation.
• D) a negative correlation.

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Definitions:

Inflection

A change in the form of a word to express different grammatical functions or attributes such as tense, mood, voice, aspect, person, number, gender, and case.

Visual Cue

A signal or marker, often visual, that guides behavior, awareness, or actions by conveying information nonverbally.

Paragraphing

The process of dividing a piece of writing into paragraphs, which organize and structure content.

Speech

The expression of or the ability to express thoughts and feelings by articulate sounds.