Professor Rodman Found a -0

question 75

Multiple Choice

Professor Rodman found a -0.72 correlation between the severity of injuries in an automobile accident and the use of seat belts. What can he conclude?

• A) Wearing seat belts saves lives.
• B) People who wear seat belts are less likely to receive serious injuries in an accident.
• C) People who wear seat belts will receive fewer injuries in an accident.
• D) Wearing your seatbelt is not predictive of the type of injury one receives in an accident.

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