The Sign (+ or -)Of a Correlation Coefficient Indicates the Direction

question 58

True/False

The sign (+ or -)of a correlation coefficient indicates the direction of a relationship between two factors.

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Definitions:

Peristalsis

The rhythmic muscular contractions that move a substance through a tract, such as food through the digestive tract and the ovum through the fallopian tube.

Esophagus

The muscular tube that transports food from the mouth to the stomach by sequential muscle contractions.

Acetaminophen

A medication used to reduce pain and fever, known for its minimal anti-inflammatory properties.

Liver

A vital organ located in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen, involved in detoxifying substances, producing bile, and metabolizing nutrients.