Author Question: Suppose y is measured on the vertical axis, x is on the horizontal axis, and the various ... (Read 141 times)

ssal · **on:** Jul 1, 2018

Suppose y is measured on the vertical axis, x is on the horizontal axis, and the various combinations of x and y are shown by a nonvertical straight line. Which of the following must be true?
a. There is a negative relation between x and y.
b. There is a positive relation between x and y.
c. There is a causal relation between x and y.
d. If the value of x is known, the value of y can be determined.
e. The value of y is independent of the value of x.

Question 2

If x causes y, then
a. x and y are inversely related
b. y is a dependent variable
c. other variables don't matter
d. y must, in turn, cause x
e. x and y are always in a direct relation to each other