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:

Housing Shortages

A situation in a housing market where the demand for homes exceeds the supply, leading to increased prices and decreased affordability.

Price Floor

A government- or authority-imposed minimum price that can be charged for a good or service to prevent prices from dropping too low.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good or service demanded by buyers equals the quantity supplied by sellers.

Rationing Mechanism

A system designed to allocate goods or services among interested users, often used when demand exceeds supply.