A researcher measures the following correlation between cups of coffee consumed daily and daily work schedule.Which description best explains the relationship between these two factors?
A)The more a person works,the more coffee he or she tends to drink.
B)The less a person works,the more coffee he or she tends to drink.
C)The more a person works,the less coffee he or she tends to drink.
D)No linear pattern is evident.

Question

A researcher measures the following correlation between cups of coffee consumed daily and daily work schedule.Which description best explains the relationship between these two factors? 
A)The more a person works,the more coffee he or she tends to drink. 
B)The less a person works,the more coffee he or she tends to drink. 
C)The more a person works,the less coffee he or she tends to drink. 
D)No linear pattern is evident.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correlation between cups of coffee consumed daily and daily work schedule suggests that as the amount of work a person does increases, so does the amount of coffee they tend to drink. Therefore, choice A is the best explanation.

A Researcher Measures the Following Correlation Between Cups of Coffee