Author Question: Explain the difference between a positive and a negative correlation and give an example of each. ... (Read 59 times)

jc611 · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

Explain the difference between a positive and a negative correlation and give an example of each.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Dr. Ibrahim is investigating whether drinking white or chocolate milk before bedtime makes someone sleepy. What are the independent and dependent variables in his study?

What will be an ideal response?

scikid · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A positive correlation is when both variables increases at the same time whereas negative correlation is when one variable increases while the other decreases. An example of positive correlation is studying and good grades. The more someone studies, the higher the grades she will receive. An example of negative correlation is happiness and stress. The more stress someone feels, the less happiness he is likely to experience.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The type of milk is the independent variable and the level of sleepiness is the dependent variable.