A Negative Slope

question 334

Multiple Choice

A negative slope

• A) represents an inverse relationship, such as beers consumed and test score.
• B) represents a direct relationship, such as snow fall and car accidents.
• C) indicates that there is no relationship between two variables, such as women's wages and likelihood of sunshine.
• D) means that the line crosses below the x-axis.

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Definitions:

Brain

The central organ of the human nervous system, responsible for processing sensory information, regulating bodily functions, and facilitating cognition.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brainstem down the back, and transmits nerve impulses between the brain and the rest of the body.

Common Ancestor

Forebear of two or more lineages or family groups; ancestral to both groups.

Nervous Systems

The complex network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, coordinating actions and sensory information.