There Seems to Be a Negative Correlation Between the Number

question 132

Multiple Choice

There seems to be a negative correlation between the number of errors made on an exam and the level of satisfaction with performance.What does this mean?

• A)a high level of satisfaction with performance causes more errors on an exam
• B)a low level of satisfaction with performance causes more errors on an exam
• C)there is a tendency for those with a high level of satisfaction with performance to have made more errors on an exam
• D)there is a tendency for those with a low level of satisfaction with performance to have made more errors on an exam

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Definitions:

Standard Deviation

A statistical measure that quantifies the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of data values around the mean of the data.

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