If Two Variables Are Both Positive, and Tend to Be

question 25

Multiple Choice

If two variables are both positive, and tend to be linked so that growth of one variable tends to indicate growth in the other variable, then:

• A) the variables are positively associated.
• B) the variables are negatively associated.
• C)the variables have no association with each other.
• D)The association of the variables cannot be determined.

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Definitions:

Canalization

A genetic term referring to the ability of an organism to produce the same phenotype regardless of variability in its environment or genotype.

Environmentally Induced

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Failure To Thrive Syndrome

A medical condition, often seen in infants, characterized by a failure to gain weight and grow as expected for age and sex.

Nutrition

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