Asked by bruce gaitor on Jul 21, 2024

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If shoe size and IQ are negatively correlated,which of the following is true?

A) People with large feet tend to have high IQs.
B) People with small feet tend to have high IQs.
C) People with small feet tend to have low IQs.
D) IQ is unpredictable based on a person's shoe size.

Negatively Correlated

A connection between two variables where as one variable goes up, the other goes down.

Shoe Size

A numerical or alphanumerical indication of the fitting size of a shoe for a person, which can vary by country and manufacturer.

IQ

An acronym for Intelligence Quotient, a measure of a person's intellectual abilities in relation to their age group.

  • Recognize and elucidate the various kinds of correlations and their respective consequences.
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Brandon BelansJul 22, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
If shoe size and IQ are negatively correlated, it means that as shoe size decreases, IQ tends to increase. Therefore, people with small feet tend to have high IQs. Choice A is incorrect because it suggests the opposite relationship. Choice C is incorrect because it suggests that all people with small feet have low IQs, which is not necessarily true. Choice D is also incorrect because there is still a relationship between shoe size and IQ, it's just a negative one.