If the Population Correlation Between Two Variables Is Determined to Be

question 72

Multiple Choice

If the population correlation between two variables is determined to be -0.70, which of the following is known to be true?

• A) There is a positive linear relationship between the two variables.
• B) There is a fairly strong negative linear relationship between the two variables.
• C) An increase in one of the variables will cause the other variable to decline by 70 percent.
• D) The scatter diagram for the two variables will be upward sloping from left to right.

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Definitions:

Hypotheses

Plural of hypothesis; propositions made as a basis for reasoning, without any assumption of its truth, intended for further investigation or experiment.

Reverse Causality

A situation where the presumed effect influences the cause, complicating the understanding of the relationship between variables.

Correlation

A statistical measure that indicates the extent to which two or more variables fluctuate together.

Cultural Theories

Frameworks that seek to understand the complex dynamics of culture, including its impacts on identity, society, and global relations.