Two sets of observations assessing shoe size and IQ are compared. Which of the following is the most likely outcome?
a. The two variables will be both positively and negatively correlated.
b. The two variables will be uncorrelated.
c. The two variables will be negatively correlated.
d. The two variables will be positively correlated.
Answer: b
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