A Pearson Correlation of R = ?0

question 11

Multiple Choice

A Pearson correlation of r = ?0.25 indicates that a graph of the data would show

• A)points clustered close to a line that slopes up to the right.
• B)points clustered close to a line that slopes down to the right.
• C)points widely scattered around a line that slopes up to the right.
• D)points widely scattered around a line that slopes down to the right.

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A part of the brain involved in emotion regulation, particularly fear and pleasure responses, and plays a significant role in forming memories linked to emotional events.

Prefrontal Cortex

A part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobe, critical for decision making, social behavior, and personality.

Cerebellum

A part of the brain located at the back of the skull, primarily responsible for coordinating movement and balance.

Corpus Callosum

A band of nerve fibers in the brain that connects the left and right hemispheres, facilitating communication between them.