A researcher measures IQ and weight for a group of college students.What kind of correlation is likely to be obtained for these two variables?
A)a positive correlation
B)a negative correlation
C)a correlation near zero
D)a correlation near one

Question

A researcher measures IQ and weight for a group of college students.What kind of correlation is likely to be obtained for these two variables?​
A)a positive correlation​
B)​a negative correlation
C)​a correlation near zero
D)​a correlation near one

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The variables IQ and weight are not typically related in a way that would suggest as one increases, the other also increases or decreases consistently. Therefore, the correlation between these two variables is likely to be near zero, indicating no strong relationship.

A Researcher Measures IQ and Weight for a Group of College