Which of the Following Correlations Represents the Weakest Degree of Relation

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correlations represents the weakest degree of relation between two variables?

• A)Daily calcium intake and bone mass density,correlation coefficient = +.11
• B)Degree of exposure to lead and IQ scores in children,correlation coefficient = -.12
• C)Hours of exposure to media violence and aggressive behaviour,correlation coefficient = +.31
• D)Number of cigarettes smoked per day and incidence of lung cancer,correlation coefficient = +.39

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Definitions:

Angina Pectoris

A condition marked by severe pain in the chest, often spreading to the shoulders, arms, and neck, caused by an inadequate blood supply to the heart.

Angina Ludovici

A serious cellulitis of the submandibular space, often caused by bacterial infection, leading to swelling and potential airway obstruction.

Angina Bullosa

A rare and benign condition characterized by the sudden appearance of large, painless, blood-filled blisters in the oral mucosa.

Herpangina

An acute viral illness often seen in children, characterized by fever, sore throat, and painful blisters on the throat and mouth.