Dr Rogan Calculates a Correlation Coefficient of -0

question 64

Multiple Choice

Dr. Rogan calculates a correlation coefficient of -0.98 between the amount of marijuana smoked and short-term memory capacity. From this correlation coefficient, Dr. Professor can conclude that:

• A)smoking marijuana reduces short-term memory capacity.
• B)low short-term memory capacity causes people to smoke more marijuana.
• C)marijuana consumption and short-term memory capacity are negatively correlated.
• D)there is no relationship between marijuana consumption and short-term memory.

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