DrBarton Has Found That Students Who Score Higher Than 85

question 82

Multiple Choice

Dr.Barton has found that students who score higher than 85% on the first midterm tend to earn scores of 75% or better on the final exam,while students who score less than 60% on the first midterm often end up with a failing grade on the final exam.This suggests that

• A) the scores on the first midterm and the final exam are positively correlated.
• B) the scores on the first midterm and the final exam are negatively correlated.
• C) students who do poorly on the first midterm give up and study less for the final.
• D) Dr. Barton should change the final so it is more fair to students who are not doing well in the course.