A Number Is Always at Least as Large as the Negative

question 6

Essay

A number is always at least as large as the negative of its absolute value and at most as large as its absolute value.

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Definitions:

Negative Association

A negative association occurs when two variables move in opposite directions, meaning that as one variable increases, the other decreases.

Malaria

A disease caused by a parasite transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes.

Dewpoint

The temperature at which air becomes saturated with moisture and dew can form.

Categorical Variable

A type of variable that can take on one of a limited, and usually fixed, number of possible values, representing distinct categories or groups.