A Correlation Refers to the _____

question 2

Multiple Choice

A correlation refers to the _____.

• A) estimates of frequency with which a characteristic appears
• B) establishing of the direction of causality between two variables
• C) described characteristics associated with a subject population
• D) relationship by which two or more variables covary
• E) estimation of the proportion of a population with certain characteristics

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Definitions:

Countersensation

A technique involving the introduction of a sensation to counteract or mask another sensation, often used in pain management.

Sensory Adaptation

The reduction in sensitivity to a stimulus after constant exposure to it.

Taste Buds

Sensory organs located on the tongue, allowing the perception of taste, including sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.