Which of the Following Pairs of Variables Are Most Likely

question 142

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pairs of variables are most likely to be positively correlated?

• A) consumption of fatty foods; risk of heart disease
• B) income; shoe size
• C) room temperature; comfort level
• D) flossing; cavities
• E) cigarettes smoked; life expectancy

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Definitions:

Weighted Average

A calculation that takes into account the varying degrees of importance of the numbers in a dataset, often used in inventory valuation.

Current Ratio

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Current Liabilities

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Short-term Investments

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