If we say that two variables are directly related, this means that:
A) the relationship between the two is purely random.
B) an increase in one variable is associated with a decrease in the other variable.
C) an increase in one variable is associated with an increase in the other variable.
D) the graph has a down sloping line.
191) If we say that two variables are inversely related, this means that:
A) the two graph as an upsloping line.
B) an increase in one variable is associated with a decrease in the other.
C) an increase in one variable is associated with an increase in the other.
D) the resulting relationship can be portrayed by a straight line parallel to the horizontal axis.
192) Which of the following statements is correct?
A) The value of the independent variable is determined by the value of the dependent variable.
B) The value of the dependent variable is determined by the value of the independent variable.
C) The dependent variable designates the "cause" and the independent variable the "effect."
D) Dependent variables graph as upsloping lines; independent variables graph as downward sloping lines.
193) Refer to the below diagram. Which line(s) show(s) a positive relationship between x and y?
A) A only
B) both A and D
C) A, B, and D
D) both C and E
194) Refer to the below diagram. Which line(s) show(s) a negative relationship between x and y?
A) A only
B) both A and D
C) A, B, and D
D) both C and E
195) Refer to the below diagram. Which line(s) show(s) a positive vertical intercept?
A) A and D only
B) B and C only
C) A, D, and E
D) A, D, and B
196) Refer to the below diagram. Which line(s) show(s) a negative vertical intercept?
A) C only
B) both C and E
C) B, C, and E