Suggest (a) two variables that are most likely positively correlated; (b) two variables that are most likely negatively correlated; and (c) two variables that are probably uncorrelated.
What will be an ideal response?
Many examples are possible.
Positive-hours spent studying and GPA.
Negative-stress and physical health.
Uncorrelated-agreeableness and intelligence. Graphical representations should show a line with a positive slope to reflect a positive correlation, a line with a negative slope to portray a negative correlation, and a flat, horizontal line to relate two uncorrelated variables.
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