Which of the Following Observations Is an Example of an Inverse

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following observations is an example of an inverse correlation?

• A)As a population's intake of beta-carotene increases,the population's tissue levels of vitamin A increase.
• B)Children who consume 3 cups of vitamin D milk daily develop stronger bones than children who drink fewer than 3 cups of vitamin D milk each day.
• C)When population increases its daily consumption of whole-grain products,the population's frequency of daily bowel movements increases.
• D)Women who smoke 5 or more cigarettes each day during pregnancy are more likely to give birth to underweight babies than women who smoke fewer than 5 cigarettes a day during pregnancy.

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Definitions:

Short-Run Aggregate Supply Curve

A graphical representation that shows the relationship between the total production of goods and services in an economy at different price levels in the short run, indicating how much output is supplied by firms at various prices.

Long-Run Equilibrium

A state in which market supply and demand balance each other, resulting in stable prices and optimal resource allocation over time.

Expected Price Level

This term indicates the average of current and anticipated prices for goods and services in an economy.

Short-Run Aggregate-Supply Curve

A graphical representation that shows the relationship between the total production of goods and services at different price levels in the short term, assuming some input prices are fixed.