The Best Title for the Vertical Axis on the Graph

question 24

Multiple Choice

The best title for the vertical axis on the graph is

• A) Life expectancy
• B) Average dietary protein intake per day
• C) Female literacy
• D) Infant mortality
• E) Rate of infectious diseases

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Definitions:

Correlation

A statistical measure that describes the extent to which two variables change together, indicating the strength and direction of their relationship.

Scatterplot

A diagram that maps out the values of two measures to reveal any correlations between them.

Associated Variables

Variables that are linked in some way, showing a statistical relationship through correlation or causation analysis.

Lurking Variables

Variables that are not directly studied but can influence the outcome of an experiment or study, potentially confounding the results.