Which of the Following Is Not True of Correlation

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of correlation

• A) The fact that there is a correlation between two variables means that one variable causes the other, but it isn't clear which is cause and which is effect
• B) A negative correlation means that ancrease the value of one variable is associated with a decrease the value of the other variable.
• C) The number a correlation coefficientdicates the relative strength of the relationship between two variables-the higher the number, the stronger the relationship.
• D) Correlations are useful making predictions. The stronger the relationship between the variables, the better the prediction..

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Definitions:

Phenotype

The set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

Carrier

A person whose genotype includes a gene that is not expressed in the phenotype. The carried gene occurs in half of the carrier’s gametes, and thus is passed on to half of the carrier’s children. If such a gene is inherited from both parents, the characteristic appears in the phenotype.

Multifactorial

Involving or resulting from many different factors or causes, often used in the context of genetics, diseases, or complex traits.

Polygenic

Referring to a trait that is influenced by multiple genes, often resulting in a continuous range of outcomes.