Explain the Difference Between a Positive Correlation and a Negative

question 37

Essay

Explain the difference between a positive correlation and a negative correlation and give a hypothetical example for each.

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Definitions:

Fecal Occult Blood

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Blood Specimen

A sample of blood taken for testing or analysis to diagnose, monitor, or treat various health conditions.

Sputum

A mixture of saliva and mucus coughed up from the respiratory tract, especially from the lungs, used for diagnosing respiratory diseases.

Angiography

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