A Positive Correlation Is to a Direct Relationship as a Negative

question 34

Multiple Choice

A positive correlation is to a direct relationship as a negative correlation is to

• A) an ascending relationship.
• B) a descending relationship.
• C) an inverse relationship.
• D) an inferential relationship.

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Definitions:

Osteoblasts

Cells that are responsible for bone formation by synthesizing the bone matrix and mineralizing it.

Chondroblasts

Cells that secrete cartilage matrix, leading to the formation of cartilage tissue.

Striated Muscle

Muscle tissue that features repeating sarcomeres, visible under a light microscope as striations.

Smooth Muscle

A type of muscle tissue found in the walls of internal organs such as the stomach, bladder, and blood vessels, characterized by involuntary control.