Covariance Can Be Used to Determine If the Linear Relationship

question 50

True/False

Covariance can be used to determine if the linear relationship between two variables is positive or negative.

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Definitions:

Longitudinal Study

A research method that involves repeated observations of the same variables (e.g., people) over short or long periods of time to detect patterns, changes, and possibly predict future developments.

Genetic Factors

The aspects of an individual's genes or heredity that influence their characteristics, including physical traits, behaviors, and susceptibilities to certain conditions.

Primacy

The tendency to remember and give more importance to the first information we encounter about something, over data that comes later.

Parental Effect

The influence that parents have on the development, behavior, and personality of their children.