If the Value for a Y Is Negative, the Relationship

question 60

Multiple Choice

If the value for a Y is negative, the relationship between X and Y is _________.

• A) positive
• B) negative
• C) inverse
• D) cannot be determined from information given

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Definitions:

Patriarchal Societies

Social systems in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.

Matriarchal Societies

Communities or societies where power and inheritance are passed through the female line, and women hold primary positions of authority.

Egalitarian Societies

Communities or societies that emphasize equality for all members, minimizing hierarchy and differences in wealth, status, and power.

Authoritarian Societies

Societies characterized by strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom.