A researcher measures the following correlation between cups of coffee consumed daily and daily work schedule.Which description best explains the relationship between these two factors?

A) The more a person works, the more coffee he or she tends to drink.
B) The less a person works, the more coffee he or she tends to drink.
C) The more a person works, the less coffee he or she tends to drink.
D) No linear pattern is evident.

Question

A researcher measures the following correlation between cups of coffee consumed daily and daily work schedule.Which description best explains the relationship between these two factors?

A) The more a person works, the more coffee he or she tends to drink. 
B) The less a person works, the more coffee he or she tends to drink. 
C) The more a person works, the less coffee he or she tends to drink. 
D) No linear pattern is evident.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correlation coefficient suggests a positive relationship, which means that as the number of cups of coffee consumed daily increases, the daily work schedule tends to increase as well. Therefore, the best choice is A.

A Researcher Measures the Following Correlation Between Cups of Coffee