A Negative Correlation Means That ________

question 218

Multiple Choice

A negative correlation means that ________.

• A) high values of one variable are associated with low values of the other
• B) high values of one variable are associated with high values of the other
• C) low values of one variable are associated with low values of the other
• D) there is no relationship between the two variables

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Definitions:

Just Noticeable Difference

The smallest difference in stimulation that can reliably be detected by an organism, often referred to as the "difference threshold."

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of a stimulus required to be perceivable by our senses.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli over time, allowing organisms to focus on changes in their environment.

Just Noticeable Difference

The minimal change in a stimulus that can just barely be detected by an organism.