The Data Below Are the Temperatures on Randomly Chosen Days

question 20

Multiple Choice

The data below are the temperatures on randomly chosen days during a summer class and the number of absences on those days. Calculate the correlation coefficient, r. $$\begin{array} { l | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | } \text { Temperature, } \mathrm { x } & 76 & 89 & 95 & 94 & 92 & 102 & 79 & 104 & 84 \\\hline \text { Number of absences, } y & 12 & 16 & 19 & 19 & 17 & 24 & 13 & 24 & 14\end{array}$$

• A)0.980
• B)0.890
• C)0.881
• D)0.819

Understand the key concepts and stages of Piaget's theory of cognitive development.

Grasp the basic principles of evolutionary theory and its application to human behavior and development.

Recognize the importance of research designs and methodologies in studying human development.

Identify the role of cognitive equilibrium in learning and adaptation.

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