A Study Shows a Strong Positive Correlation Between Maternal Age

question 250

Multiple Choice

A study shows a strong positive correlation between maternal age and birth defects. Which of these numbers is the correlation?

• A) 0.78
• B) 0.25
• C) 0.40
• D) 0.32

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