Asked by Elizabeth Jones on May 24, 2024

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Dr.Macator predicts that people will act more aggressively during the heat waves of summer than they will during the cold spells of winter.Which statement best reflects Dr.Macator's prediction

A)  Temperature and aggression are uncorrelated. 
B)  Temperature and aggression are negatively correlated. 
C)  Temperature and aggression are positively correlated. 
D)  Temperature is independently correlated with aggression.

Positively Correlated

When two variables are positively correlated, it means that as the value of one variable increases, the value of the other variable tends to increase as well.

Aggression

Refers to behaviors or actions, whether physical or verbal, intended to harm, intimidate, or exert dominance over others.

Temperature

A physical quantity that expresses hot and cold, measured typically in degrees Celsius, Fahrenheit, or Kelvin.

  • Grasp the utility of correlation coefficients in deciphering the connection amongst variables.
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jared kehrenMay 26, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Dr. Macator's prediction suggests a positive correlation between temperature and aggression, meaning that as the temperature increases, aggression is more likely to increase as well. Option A states that there is no correlation, which is not supported by Dr. Macator's prediction. Option B suggests a negative correlation, which would mean that as temperature increases, aggression would decrease, which is the opposite of Dr. Macator's prediction. Option D implies that temperature and aggression are correlated, but does not specify the direction of the correlation, which is important in this case.