What Type of Correlation Is Shown in This Graph

question 3

Multiple Choice

What type of correlation is shown in this graph?

• A)An illusory correlation
• B)A positive correlation
• C)A negative correlation
• D)A zero correlation
• E)A confounding correlation

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Definitions:

Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis

A linguistic theory that suggests the structure of a language affects its speakers' world view or cognition, and thus people's perceptions are relative to their spoken language.

Symbolic Culture

The aspect of culture that consists of the symbols, language, norms, and values that influence human behavior and communication.

Sociologists

Social scientists who study the development, structure, and functioning of human society, including patterns of social relationships, interactions, and culture.

Mainstream Values

Dominant societal norms and moral beliefs that are widely accepted and practiced by the majority of a society or culture.