When Looking at a Glass That Is Neither Completely Full

question 231

Multiple Choice

When looking at a glass that is neither completely full nor completely empty, a(n) __________ might say "that glass is half full," while a(n) __________ might say "no, that glass is half empty!"

• A) pessimist; optimist
• B) realist; pessimist
• C) optimist; realist
• D) optimist; pessimist

Understand the purpose and value of automobile service contracts.

Analyze factors that influence consumer buying decisions.

Understand the principles of price comparison and recognize misleading pricing strategies.

Distinguish between wants and needs to make informed purchasing decisions.

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Definitions:

Best Fitting Line

A line drawn through a scatterplot of data points that best expresses the relationship between those points.

Covariance

A measure that indicates the degree to which two variables change together. If the variables tend to show similar behavior, the covariance is positive; if they show opposite behavior, the covariance is negative.

Standard Deviation

A system for measuring the degree of difference or spread in a set of figures.

Scatterplot

A graphical representation of two variables on a set of Cartesian coordinates to investigate the relationship between them.