Types of Association

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What is a positive association?

Back

A positive association means that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases.

Front

What is a negative association?

Back

A negative association means that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases.

Front

What does no association mean?

Back

No association means that there is no relationship between the two variables; changes in one do not affect the other.

Front

What type of association is shown when the graph slopes upwards?

Back

Positive association.

Front

What type of association is shown when the graph slopes downwards?

Back

Negative association.

Front

What type of association is shown when the graph is flat?

Back

No association.

Front

If a graph shows a positive association, what can we say about the variables?

Back

Both variables increase together.

Front

If a graph shows a negative association, what can we say about the variables?

Back

One variable increases while the other decreases.

Front

What is an example of a positive association?

Back

Height and weight; generally, taller people weigh more.

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What is an example of a negative association?

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Temperature and the amount of clothing worn; as temperature increases, clothing worn usually decreases.