A Statement Is Made About Correlation

question 80

Multiple Choice

A statement is made about correlation. State whether the correlation is positive or negative and whether the correlation ismost likely due to coincidence, a common underlying cause, or a direct cause.
-People with higher incomes tend to live longer than those with lower incomes.

• A)Positive correlation; common underlying cause
• B)Positive correlation; coincidence
• C)Negative correlation; common underlying cause
• D)Positive correlation; direct cause

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Definitions:

Presynaptic Neuron

The neuron that sends a signal across a synapse to a target neuron during neurotransmission.

Action Potentials

Rapid electrical impulses that travel along the axon of a neuron, enabling nerve signal transmission.

Terminal Buttons

The small knobs at the end of an axon that release chemicals called neurotransmitters to transmit signals to other neurons.

Nervous System

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, coordinating its actions and sensory information.