Which of the Following Pairs of Variables Is Most Likely

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pairs of variables is most likely to show a positive correlation?

• A) number of classes a senior has failed and number of job offers he or she receives
• B) a car's maximum speed and its gas mileage (miles per gallon)
• C) TV screen size (diagonal) in inches and its cost (in dollars)
• D) time since removing a dish from the stove and the dish's temperature.

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