The Fundamental Unit of the Silicon-Oxygen Minerals Is in the Shape

question 159

Multiple Choice

The fundamental unit of the silicon-oxygen minerals is in the shape of a

• A) cone.
• B) tetrahedron.
• C) cube.
• D) sphere.

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Definitions:

Positive Relationship

Relationship in which increases in scores for one variable are associated with increases in scores of another variable.

Population Means

The average value of a particular variable for the entire population, which provides a parameter that can be estimated through the use of sample means.

Pearson Correlation

A measure of the linear correlation between two variables X and Y, giving a value between +1 and -1 inclusive.

Covariance

A statistic that indicates the degree to which two variables vary together.