If the Correlation of Variables Is Close to 0, Then

question 28

Multiple Choice

If the correlation of variables is close to 0, then we expect to see:

• A) an upward sloping cluster of points on the scatterplot
• B) a downward sloping cluster of points on the scatterplot
• C) a cluster of points around a trendline on the scatterplot
• D) a cluster of points with no apparent relationship on the scatterplot
• E) no explanation of how the scatterplot looks based on the correlation

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Definitions:

Hemispheres

Refers to the two halves of the brain, each responsible for different functions and controls opposite sides of the body.

Lateralization

The tendency for some neural functions or cognitive processes to be specialized to one side of the brain or the other.

Neurogenesis

The process of generating new neurons in the brain, which occurs in certain brain regions and plays a role in learning and memory.

Synaptogenesis

The formation of synapses between neurons in the nervous system, crucial for brain development, learning, and memory.