Two Sets of Observations Assessing Height and Weight Are Compared

question 208

Multiple Choice

Two sets of observations assessing height and weight are compared.Which of the following is the most likely outcome?

• A)The first variable causes the second variable.
• B)The two variables will be uncorrelated.
• C)The two variables will be negatively correlated.
• D)The two variables will be positively correlated.

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