Regarding Correlations,which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 108

Multiple Choice

Regarding correlations,which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)A correlation of -1.00 means that zero percent of the variation in the Y measure is accounted for by knowing the X measure.
• B)If we know that two measures are correlated,and we know a person's score on one measure,we can predict his or her score on the other.
• C)Correlations help us to identify relationships that are important,such as the relationship between cigarette smoking and lung cancer.
• D)Most colleges have formulas that use multiple correlations to decide which applicants have the best chances for success.

Grasp the concept of agency within individual decisions and social structures.

Identify the factors mediating the relationship between the media industry and media users.

Define the nature of mass media and its characteristics.

Analyze the dynamic between structure and agency, especially in the media industry.

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Definitions:

Correlation

A statistical measure that represents the extent to which two or more variables fluctuate together, though it does not imply causation.

Scientific Observation

The process of systematically watching, recording, and analyzing phenomena in a controlled or natural setting to gather empirical evidence.

Automobile Accidents

Events involving vehicles that result in damage or injury, typically resulting from factors like human error, mechanical failure, or environmental conditions.

Early Adulthood

A developmental stage in humans typically considered to occur from the late teens through the twenties, marked by the pursuit of independence and the establishment of personal and professional relationships.