Students Who Study a Little for Tests Tend to Make

question 115

Multiple Choice

Students who study a little for tests tend to make more errors on tests; students who study a lot tend to make fewer errors.If a researcher collected data on such test scores,she would likely spot a(n) :

• A) inferential statistic
• B) variable standard deviation
• C) positive correlation
• D) negative correlation

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Definitions:

Line Of Best Fit

The line of best fit, in statistics, is a straight line drawn through the center of a group of data points on a scatter plot, used to describe the relationship between variables and predict future data points.

Data Points

Individual pieces of factual information recorded and used for the purpose of analysis.

Scientific Method

A systematic process used for investigation, including observation, hypothesis formulation, experimentation, and conclusion.

Tentative Explanation

Tentative explanation refers to a provisional theory or hypothesis proposed to interpret or solve a problem, subject to further investigation and testing.