In Studying the Relationship Between Two Variables X and Y

question 86

Multiple Choice

In studying the relationship between two variables x and y, a scatterplot can be used to detect which of the following?

• A) A positive linear relationship.
• B) A negative linear relationship.
• C) A relationship that is not linear.
• D) All of these.
• E) None of these.

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Definitions:

Abyssal Plane

A flat, almost level area of the deep ocean floor, usually lying at depths between 3,000 and 6,000 meters.

Seismic-Reflection Profiling

A geophysical method used to explore subsurface structures by sending sound waves into the ground and analyzing the reflected waves to map geological features.

Seismic-Reflection Profile

A cross section plotting data gathered from a seismic-reflection survey.

Continental Shelf

The extended perimeter of each continent, which is submerged under relatively shallow sea before dropping into the deep ocean.