The Fact That Two Variables Are Correlated Tells Us That

question 29

Multiple Choice

The fact that two variables are correlated tells us that

• A)a linear relationship exists between two variables.
• B)a quadratic relationship exists between two variables.
• C)a positive relationship exists between two variables.
• D)changes in one variable cause changes in the other variable.

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Definitions:

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