Variables U and W Have a Correlation of -

question 105

Multiple Choice

Variables U and W have a correlation of -.86. If it is known that Keira has a low score on U, which statement would be the BEST prediction about her score on W?

• A) Keira is likely to have a high score on W.
• B) Keira is likely to have a low score on W.
• C) Keira's score on W is likely to be higher than her score on U.
• D) Keira's score on W cannot be predicted from her score on U.

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Definitions:

Sodium Ethoxide

A strong base formed by the reaction of sodium with ethanol, used in organic synthesis, particularly in the deprotonation and alkylation of compounds.

Elimination

A chemical reaction in which two atoms or groups are removed from a molecule, resulting in the formation of a double bond or a cyclic structure.

Substitution

A chemical reaction where an atom or group of atoms in a molecule is replaced by another atom or group of atoms.

Elimination

A chemical reaction where elements are removed from a starting molecule, leading to the formation of a double bond or a new ring structure.