If the Population Correlation Between Two Variables Is Determined to Be

question 72

Multiple Choice

If the population correlation between two variables is determined to be -0.70, which of the following is known to be true?

• A) There is a positive linear relationship between the two variables.
• B) There is a fairly strong negative linear relationship between the two variables.
• C) An increase in one of the variables will cause the other variable to decline by 70 percent.
• D) The scatter diagram for the two variables will be upward sloping from left to right.

Grasp the concepts of adaptive radiation and key evolutionary innovations.

Distinguish between allopatric and sympatric speciation, and the conditions that favor each process.

Comprehend the impact of natural selection, sexual selection, and genetic drift on microevolutionary processes.

Understand the principles and factors affecting natural selection and evolution.

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