Determine Whether There Is Positive Correlation, Negative Correlation, or No

question 42

Multiple Choice

Determine whether there is positive correlation, negative correlation, or no discernible correlation between the variables shown in the scatter plot below.

• A) positive correlation
• B) negative correlation
• C) no discernable correlation

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Definitions:

Fecal Impaction

A medical condition where hardened stool becomes stuck in the colon or rectum, leading to difficulty and discomfort in passing bowel movements.

Liquid Fecal Seepage

The involuntary leakage of liquid fecal matter, often associated with conditions affecting the lower gastrointestinal tract.

Anal Sphincter Muscles

A group of muscles surrounding the anus that control the passage of feces, maintaining continence.