The Slope of a Line Is Defined as the

question 6

Multiple Choice

The slope of a line is defined as the

• A)change in the value of the variable on the vertical axis divided by the change in the value of the variable on the horizontal axis
• B)value of the variable on the horizontal axis divided by the value of the intercept on the vertical axis
• C)change in the value of the variable on the horizontal axis divided by the increase in the value of the variable on the vertical axis
• D)value of the variable on the vertical axis divided by the value of the variable on the horizontal axis
• E)change in the value of the variable on the vertical axis times the increase in the value of the variable on the horizontal axis

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Definitions:

Error Management Theory

The idea that both men and women seek to minimize the most costly type of error, but that men’s and women’s goals, and hence worst errors, differ.

Certainty Effect

In decision making, the greater weight given to definite outcomes than to probabilities.

Reactance Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that people have a negative reaction to restrictions on their personal freedoms, often resulting in a motivation to regain those freedoms.

Status Quo Bias

The preference to keep things the way they are rather than change.