What Type of Variation Is Suggested by the Graph

question 33

Multiple Choice

What type of variation is suggested by the graph?

• A) y varies inversely as the square of x
• B) y varies directly as x
• C) y varies inversely as x
• D) y varies directly as the square of x

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Definitions:

William Foote Whyte

An American sociologist best known for his work in urban ethnography and studies of social organization.

Survey

A method of research involving the collection of data from a predefined group of respondents to gain information and insights on various topics of interest.

Going Native

A term used in anthropology to describe a researcher becoming overly involved and assimilated into the culture being studied, potentially biasing the findings.

Participant Observation

A research method in anthropology and sociology where the researcher immerses themselves in the community being studied to gather data.