A Correlation Is Considered to Be Negative If _____

question 12

Multiple Choice

A correlation is considered to be negative if _____.

• A) both variables decrease
• B) both variables increase
• C) one variable increases while the other variable decreases
• D) change in one variable is unrelated to change in the other variable

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Definitions:

Primates

An order of mammals that includes humans, apes, monkeys, and prosimians, characterized by large brains, opposable thumbs, and complex social behaviors.

Orangutans

A genus of great apes native to Indonesia and Malaysia, known for their intelligence, long arms, and reddish-brown hair.

Secondary Sexual Characteristics

Physical traits that emerge during puberty but are not directly involved in reproduction, distinguishing between the sexes, such as breast development in females and facial hair in males.

Throat Sac

A membranous sac in the throats of some animals, such as certain frogs and apes, which can be inflated and serves various functions including sound production and visual signaling.