If a Study Comparing Shoe Size and Intelligence Reveals a Correlation

question 95

Multiple Choice

If a study comparing shoe size and intelligence reveals a correlation coefficient of zero, what does this say about the relationship between shoe size and intelligence?

• A) As shoe size increases, intelligence stays the same.
• B) As shoe size increases, intelligence decreases.
• C) These variables are strongly related.
• D) There is no relationship between these two variables.

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Definitions:

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

A behavioral disorder in children characterized by persistent patterns of angry, defiant, and vindictive behavior, especially toward authority figures.

Anterior Cingulate

A region of the brain involved in emotion formation, processing, learning, and memory.

Neuroimaging Studies

Research involving the use of various techniques to either directly or indirectly image the structure, function, or pharmacology of the nervous system.

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

A mental disorder diagnosed in children and adolescents characterized by a persistent pattern of disobedient, hostile, and defiant behavior toward authority figures.