You Read a Research Article That Concludes That the Higher

question 31

Multiple Choice

You read a research article that concludes that the higher a student's self-esteem, the worse he performs in school. This sort of relationship would best be characterized as

• A) a negative correlation
• B) no relationship
• C) positive correlation
• D) cause and effect

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Definitions:

Simple Interest

Interest computed solely on the initial amount invested, excluding any previously earned interest.

Investment

The undertaking of investing resources, usually capital, with the foresight of amassing income or profits.

Months

Units of time, typically used to measure periods within a year, consisting of 28 to 31 days.

Invested

Assigning monetary assets with the prospect of gaining returns or profit.