Which of the following is the correct definition of "positive correlation"?
a. A measure of how strongly two variables are related to one another.
b. An association between increases in one variable and decreases in another.
c. An association between increases in one variable and increases in another—or between decreases in one and in another.
d. A measure that shows that two variables have no relationship to each other.
Answer: c
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a) Both groups would say the pages were boring. b) The first-period class would say the pages were boring but the second-period class would not. c) Both groups would say the pages were interesting. d) The first-period class would say the pages were interesting but the second-period class would say the pages were boring.
Traditionally, in which ethnic community do families tend to
be fairly strict with all aged children and tend to emphasize loyalty and interdependence among family members; respect for elders; and the development of a positive identity, self-reliance, resourcefulness, and the ability to take care of oneself in difficult situations? a. African-American b. Hispanic c. Asian-American d. European-American