SCENARIO 3-12
Given below are the rating and performance scores of 15 laptop computers.

-Referring to Scenario 3-12,you will expect a decrease in the performance score of one laptop computer to be associated with
A)an increase in its rating
B)a decrease in its rating
C)no predictable change in its rating
D)no predictable change in the performance score of another laptop computer

Question

SCENARIO 3-12
Given below are the rating and performance scores of 15 laptop computers.
 
-Referring to Scenario 3-12,you will expect a decrease in the performance score of one laptop computer to be associated with
A)an increase in its rating 
B)a decrease in its rating 
C)no predictable change in its rating 
D)no predictable change in the performance score of another laptop computer

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Based on the information given, there is a negative correlation between rating and performance score. This means that as the performance score decreases, the rating is expected to decrease as well. Therefore, a decrease in performance score of one laptop computer is likely to be associated with a decrease in its rating.

SCENARIO 3-12 Given Below Are the Rating and Performance Scores of 15