If the Slope of a Line That Graphs the Relationship

question 398

Multiple Choice

If the slope of a line that graphs the relationship between variable x and variable y is positive, then we know that

• A) when the value of variable x increases, then the value of variable y decreases.
• B) when the value of variable x decreases, then the value of variable y decreases.
• C) the two variables are unrelated.
• D) the two variables have an inverse relationship.

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Definitions:

Concrete Operational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development during which children gain the abilities of logical thought about concrete events, understanding the concepts of conservation, and the ability to classify and serial order.

Preoperational

A stage in Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development during which children from about 2 to 7 years old develop memory and imagination, but are not yet able to perform operations (logical reasoning tasks).

Sensorimotor

A developmental stage in early childhood where learning occurs through interacting with the environment using basic motor and sensory skills.

Formal Operational

Formal operational is a stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where individuals gain the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically, typically developing during adolescence.