Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 116

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) A scatter plot showing two variables with a positive linear relationship will have all points on a straight line.
• B) The stronger the linear relationship between two variables, the closer the correlation coefficient will be to 1.0.
• C) Two variables that are uncorrelated with one another may still be related in a nonlinear manner.
• D) All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Sexual Selection

A mode of natural selection where certain traits become more pronounced in a population because they are attractive to the opposite sex or aid in competitive success among the same sex.

Fecundity

the potential reproductive capacity of an individual or population, often measured by the number of offspring born.

Viability

The capacity of being alive or living successfully, often used in the context of whether a fetus can survive outside the womb or the sustainability of a project or plan.

Bonobos

A species of great ape known for its matriarchal society, peaceful behavior, and complex social interactions, sharing 98.7% of their DNA with humans.