Consider the Following Pairs of Variables

question 36

Multiple Choice

Consider the following pairs of variables. Which pair is most likely to have a weak correlation?

• A)hair color and intelligence
• B)height and weight
• C)salary and educational level
• D)age and verbal ability up to age 20

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Definitions:

Proteins

Large biomolecules, or macromolecules, consisting of one or more long chains of amino acid residues that play critical roles in the body, such as catalyzing metabolic reactions, DNA replication, and responding to stimuli.

Duodenum

A section of the small intestine immediately beyond the stomach, where the mixing of stomach acids, digestive enzymes, and bile occurs.

Lower Intestine

Part of the digestive system that includes the large intestine and rectum, involved in water absorption and feces formation.

Osmotic Thirst

A type of thirst arising from a high concentration of solutes in the body's fluids, prompting the desire to drink to dilute them.