Which of the Following Is True of Correlations

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of correlations?

• A)They cannot be used to determine statistical significance.
• B)They provide the basis for transforming observations to scales.
• C)They are particularly useful with nominal scales.
• D)They describe the direction and magnitude of relationships between two variables.

Identify the first organisms to release oxygen through photosynthesis.

Recognize the geologic periods associated with significant evolutionary developments and mass extinctions.

Describe the process and significance of the endosymbiont theory in the evolution of eukaryotic cells.

Explain the fundamental divisions of the geologic time scale and their significance.

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Definitions:

Industrialization

The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale.

Wage Gap

The difference in earnings between different groups of people, often based on gender, race, or occupation.

Social Control

The mechanisms, strategies, and processes that regulate individual and group behavior, aiming to enforce conformity and compliance to the rules of a given society or social group.

Gemeinschaft Society

A social organization centered around personal and family ties, often found in rural and small community settings, characterized by a strong sense of community.