Which of the following observations is an example of a positive correlation?
A. When women gain less weight than average during pregnancy, the birthweights of their babies tend to be lower than average.
B. When a population's intake of green tea increases, the percentage of lung cancer cases in that population decreases.
C. When a group of children increases their physical activity levels, the percentage of the children who contract cold infections decreases.
D. When members of a population consume fewer fruits and vegetables, their risk of high blood pressure increases.
Answer: A
You might also like to view...
The connection between parental obesity and obesity in children is likely due to _____.
A. low family incomes B. environmental factors C. low protein intake D. low cognitive stimulation E. early BMI rebound
The digestion and absorption of nutrients occur primarily in the:
a. stomach. b. pancreas. c. small intestine. d. large intestine.
WIC is federally funded but is administered by the states
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Transamination refers to the removal of the amino group from an amino acid
Indicate whether the statement is true or false