Question

Barry and Sharon have raised five children and have experienced the normal challenges of family life. As their family grew, they experienced more family problems. Therefore, it can be said that Barry and Sharon experience a positive correlation between family _____ and family problems.

Answer 1

Answer:

Family Size

Explanation:

Correlation is the statistical relationship of co-movement between two variables. Positive correlation means two variables vary in the same direction : one increase, other increase & one decrease, other decrease.

Barry & Sharon experience that : When their family size (no. of people in family rose - i.e family grew) ; then their family experienced more problems. So, as one variable increase & other variable also increase. Hence , these variables - Family Size & Family Problems have positive correlation.