Which of the Following Would Be True If the Number

question 192

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be true if the number of hours students spend watching T.V. is negatively correlated with their grades in school?

• A) Students who watch less T.V. would have the higher grades.
• B) Students who watch more T.V. would have the higher grades.
• C) T.V. viewing would not be related to grades in any systematic way.
• D) T.V. viewing would be the independent variable in the study.

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Definitions:

Restricted Range

A situation in which the variability of a variable is constrained or limited, affecting statistical outcomes.

Moderate Relationship

A term describing a level of correlation between two variables that is neither weak nor strong, suggesting some degree of association but not a perfect or near-perfect linear relationship.

Debt-Equity Ratio

An assessment ratio depicting the usage rates of equity and debt in the financing of a company's assets.

Return on Assets

A financial ratio indicating how profitable a company is relative to its total assets, showing how efficient management is at using its assets to generate earnings.