When Two Variables Have a Negative Correlation

question 1

Multiple Choice

When two variables have a negative correlation,

• A)they tend to move in opposite directions.
• B)they tend to move in the same direction.
• C)one variable will move while the other remains constant.
• D)the variables' values are never positive.

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Definitions:

Absent Pulse

A condition where no heartbeat is felt on palpation at a specific site, indicating a potential emergency or cardiac arrest.

Tympanic Temperature

Body temperature measured with a thermometer inserted into the ear canal, reflecting the internal body temperature.

Pinna

The visible part of the outer ear that captures sound waves and directs them into the ear canal.

Ear

The auditory organ that enables hearing and helps in maintaining balance.