If Two Variables Are Positively Related, Then

question 412

Multiple Choice

If two variables are positively related, then

• A) they move in opposite directions.
• B) they are independent of each other.
• C) they move in the same direction.
• D) their graph will have a negative slope.

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Definitions:

Fructose

A simple sugar found in many plants, sweeter than glucose, and commonly used in the food industry, especially in fruits, honey, and high-fructose corn syrup.

Basic Fluid

A fluid with a pH above 7, indicating a lower concentration of hydrogen ions and often associated with alkalinity.

Mucus

A sticky secretion composed of covalently linked protein and carbohydrate; serves to lubricate body parts and trap particles of dirt and other contaminants. (The adjectival form is spelled mucous.)

Erectile Tissue

Specialized tissue that fills with blood and swells, facilitating erection in certain organs like the penis and clitoris.