The Likelihood of the Occurrence of Some Event or Outcome

question 19

Multiple Choice

The likelihood of the occurrence of some event or outcome is referred to as

• A) the null hypothesis.
• B) the research hypothesis.
• C) the significant hypothesis.
• D) probability.

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Definitions:

Variable on the Vertical Axis

In graphing data, this refers to the dependent variable that is quantified along the vertical axis of a graph.

Variable on the Horizontal Axis

Refers to the independent variable in a graph that is plotted along the horizontal or x-axis and determines the values of other variables.

Slope

A measure of the steepness or incline of a line, indicating the rate at which values change along the line.

Positive Slope

A line or curve on a graph that moves upward from left to right, indicating a positive relationship between two variables.