Which of the Following Is a Correlational Hypothesis

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a correlational hypothesis?

• A) A decrease in the value of the US dollar relative to other currencies leads to an increase in exports.
• B) Education on the process of preparing meat for consumption leads to a decrease in the consumption of hamburgers.
• C) An increase in family income leads to an increase in the percentage of income spent on housing.
• D) Low interest rates resulted in a record year for real estate investment trusts (REITs) as individuals invested in real estate rather than other forms of investment.
• E) People in the South tend to rate the President more favorably than do people in the North.

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