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 is between cups of coffee consumed daily and daily work schedule, not the other way around. Therefore, the correlation suggests that the more a person works, the more coffee they tend to drink.

A Researcher Measures the Following Correlation Between Cups of Coffee