Which type of relationship is described by relationships that may be S-shaped or J-shaped?
A)causal relationship
B)linear relationship
C)curvilinear relationship
D)nonmonotonic relationship
E)irregular relationship

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S-shaped or J-shaped relationships are examples of a curvilinear relationship, which is characterized by a non-linear pattern that can take on a variety of shapes. These relationships cannot be accurately described by a simple linear or monotonic function, but instead exhibit a curved pattern that may increase, decrease, or oscillate over time or across different levels of the independent variable.

Which Type of Relationship Is Described by Relationships That May