A Trend Is

question 177

Multiple Choice

A trend is

• A) a measure of closeness on a scatter diagram.
• B) a general tendency for a variable to rise or fall.
• C) the maximum value of a variable.
• D) the minimum value of a variable.
• E) the difference between the maximum value of a variable and the minimum value of the variable.

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Definitions:

Striations

Linear marks, slight ridges, or grooves on a surface, often characteristic of muscle fibers or certain types of rock.

Epithelial

Pertaining to the epithelium, a layer of cells covering the body surfaces, lining body cavities and forming many glands.

Connective

Often refers to connective tissue in biology, which supports, binds together, or separates other tissues or organs of the body.

Mucus

A slippery secretion produced by, and covering, mucous membranes primarily in the respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems, aiding in protection and lubrication.