A Correlation of +1

question 160

Multiple Choice

A correlation of +1.00 between physical attractiveness and dating frequency would indicate that

• A) physical attractiveness has no causal influence on dating frequency.
• B) more frequent dating is associated with lower levels of physical attractiveness.
• C) it is impossible to predict levels of physical attractiveness based on dating frequency.
• D) less frequent dating is associated with lower levels of physical attractiveness.

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