Dr Wu Studied the Effects of Sugar Consumption on Hyperactive

question 138

Multiple Choice

Dr. Wu studied the effects of sugar consumption on hyperactive behavior in children. He found a correlation coefficient of +.72. What might this number tell us about the variables?

• A) As sugar consumption decreases, hyperactive behavior increases.
• B) As sugar consumption increases, hyperactive behavior decreases.
• C) As sugar consumption increases, hyperactive behavior increases.
• D) There is no relationship between these two variables.

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