When Two Variables Have a High Positive Correlation, Knowing the Scores

question 159

True/False

When two variables have a high positive correlation, knowing the scores on one variable allows us to make a prediction about the scores on the other variable.

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Definitions:

Pineal Body

A small endocrine gland in the vertebrate brain, secreting the hormone melatonin, which regulates sleep patterns.

Pituitary

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, responsible for controlling growth, metabolism, and reproductive functions.

Thymus

An unpaired organ located in the mediastinal cavity anterior to and above the heart.

Adrenal

Pertaining to adrenal glands, which are small glands located above the kidneys that produce hormones like adrenaline and cortisol.