A ______________ is a distribution of scores where a straight line can be visualized in the middle of a maze of cases running from one corner to another.

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A linear relationship is characterized by the presence of a straight line in the middle of a distribution of scores. This type of relationship indicates that as one variable increases or decreases, the other variable changes proportionally in the same manner. The other options, such as positive or negative relationships, refer to the direction of the relationship (i.e., whether the variables move in the same or opposite direction), but do not necessarily describe the shape of the distribution. A curvilinear relationship, on the other hand, is characterized by a non-linear pattern of scores, such as a U-shaped or inverted U-shaped curve. Therefore, A is the best choice as it directly describes a straight line in a distribution of scores.

A ______________ Is a Distribution of Scores Where a Straight