All of the following variables, except for , would probably show a positive correlation.
A) height and weight
B) men's educational level and their income
C) alcohol consumption and scores on a driving test
D) school grades and IQ scores

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The other variables (height and weight, men's educational level and their income, and school grades and IQ scores) are all commonly known to show a positive correlation, meaning as one variable increases, so does the other. However, alcohol consumption and scores on a driving test are not expected to show a positive correlation. In fact, they are expected to show a negative correlation, as the more alcohol a person consumes, the worse their driving skills are likely to be, resulting in lower test scores.

All of the Following Variables, Except for , Would Probably