Dr Abrahams Has Found That Students Who Score Higher Than

question 67

Multiple Choice

Dr Abrahams has found that students who score higher than 85% on the first midterm tend to earn scores of 75% or better on the final exam, while students who score less than 60% on the first midterm often end up with a failing grade on the final exam. This suggests that

• A) the scores on the first midterm and the final exam are positively correlated.
• B) the scores on the first midterm and the final exam are negatively correlated.
• C) students who do poorly on the first midterm give up and study less for the final.
• D) Dr Abrahams should change the final so it is more fair to students who are not doing well in the course.

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