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Capo

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Which of the following options would most likely represent a negative correlation?
 
  A. The number of hours spent at a party the night before an exam and the exam grade
  B. The number of hours spent studying and test grades
  C. The number of classes attended and test scores
  D. The course section number and the test grade

Question 2

Which of the following represents the strongest relationship?
 
  A. -.59
  B. -.47
  C. +.28
  D. +.57



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Answer to Question 1

D.
Explanation: The course section number is a variable that would not impact course grade. All other variables could be influential on the course grade.

Answer to Question 2

A.
Explanation: -.59 is the strongest relationship because it is the number that is closest to the extreme ends



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