A Study Shows a Weak Negative Correlation Between Maternal Age

question 72

Multiple Choice

A study shows a weak negative correlation between maternal age and gestational diabetes. Which of these numbers is the correlation?

• A) -0.80
• B) -0.66
• C) -0.50
• D) -0.09

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