Dr Barton Has Found That Students Who Score Higher Than

question 98

Multiple Choice

Dr. Barton 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 exam.
• D)Dr. Barton should change the final exam so it is fairer to students who are not doing well in the course.

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