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Which of the following is NOT true concerning correlation?

A. Correlation can show the relationship between variables.

B. Correlation can show cause and effect.

C. Correlation can show linear relationships.

D. Correlation can show nonlinear relationships.

Answer Explanation:

Correlations may be positive or negative and linear or nonlinear. However, correlation does not determine cause and effect. Correlation does not necessarily mean causation.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is B.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Science

  • Q #1: How many tissue layers does the uterus have?

    A. One

    B. Two

    C. Three

    D. Four

    Answer Explanation

    The uterus has three layers. The inner layer is called the endometrium. The middle layer is called the myometrium. The outer layer of the uterus is called the serosa or perimetrium.

  • Q #2: Which of the following orbitals is the last to fill?

    A. 1s

    B. 3s

    C. 4p

    D. 6s

    Answer Explanation

    Of these orbitals, the last to fill is 6s.

    Orbitals fill in the following order: 1s, 25, 2p. 35, 3p, 4s, 3d, 4p, 55, 4d, 5p. 6s, 4f, 5d, 6p. 7s, 5f, 6d, and 7p. The number is the orbital number, and the letter is the sublevel identification. Sublevels has one orbital and can hold a maximum of two electrons. Sublevel p has three orbitals and can hold a maximum of six electrons. Sublevel d has five orbitals and can hold a maximum of 10 electrons, Sublevel f has seven orbitals and can hold a maximum of 14 electrons.

  • Q #3: Homeostasis is defined as:

    A. Ability of human beings to keep body weight within normal limits

    B. Maintenance of a constant external temperature inside a room

    C. Ingestion of enough food to keep hunger pains from developing

    D. Tendency of the body to maintain a stable environment

    Answer Explanation

    Homeostatic mechanisms are involuntary actions by organs, glands, tissues and cells to maintain balance within the body. If a function is disrupted the body will readjust in an attempt to maintain balance. During periods of starvation the body will break down glucose reserves in order to maintain normal glucose levels.