1 What has to be true about the shape of a relationship in order to start talking about a correlation?
2 What is the difference between a weak relationship and a negative relationship?
3 What is the difference between a strong relationship and a positive relationship?
4 If we find a strong relationship in a sample from a larger population, will that relationship always hold for the whole population? Why or why not?
5 A news report claims that after surveying 10 million people, a positive correlation was found between how much chocolate a person eats and how happy they are. Does this mean eating chocolate almost certainly makes you happier? Why or why not?
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