Which of the Following Are Measures of the Linear Relationship

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are measures of the linear relationship between two variables?

• A) the covariance
• B) the correlation coefficient
• C) the variance
• D) both the covariance and the correlation coefficient
• E) both the correlation coefficient and the variance

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Definitions:

Ascending Fibres

Nerve paths that carry sensory information from the body up to the brain.

Reticular Activating System

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that plays a crucial role in controlling arousal and alertness levels.

REM Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, vivid dreaming, and increased brain activity.

Pons

A part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus, playing a crucial role in controlling breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing and taste.