Two sets of observations,assessing hours spent watching television and grade point averages,are compared.Which of the following is the most likely outcome?
A)The first variable causes the second variable.
B)The two variables will be uncorrelated.
C)The two variables will be negatively correlated.
D)The two variables will be positively correlated.

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Research has consistently shown that excessive television viewing negatively impacts academic performance, leading to a negative correlation between hours spent watching television and grade point averages. Therefore, option C is the most likely outcome.

Two Sets of Observations,assessing Hours Spent Watching Television and Grade