A Correlation of

question 88

Multiple Choice

A correlation of .82 was found between the number of hours studied and final exam scores. This means that

• A) students who studied less received higher exam scores.
• B) students who studied less received lower exam scores.
• C) studying caused students to receive higher exam scores.
• D) the amount of studying was unrelated to exam scores.

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Definitions:

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Tradable Pollution Permits

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Corrective Tax

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