Which of the Following Pairs of Variables Is Most Likely

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pairs of variables is most likely to be negatively correlated?

• A) intelligence; exam scores
• B) amount of practice; quality of performance
• C) education; income
• D) calories consumed; weight loss
• E) effort; success

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Definitions:

Soleus

A powerful muscle in the back part of the lower leg (the calf) that helps with walking and standing.

Tibialis Posterior

The tibialis posterior is a muscle in the lower leg involved in stabilizing the ankle and supporting the arch of the foot during movement.

Peroneus Longus

The Peroneus Longus is a muscle on the outer side of the lower leg, which helps in plantar flexion and eversion of the foot.

Supinator

A muscle in the forearm that assists in rotating the forearm and hand so that the palm faces upwards or forwards.