Statistics?

Question

Which type of correlation is described in each of the following?

1. Above average midterm scores are associated with above average final exam scores.
2. Below average midterm scores are associated with below average final exam scores.
3. Above average midterm scores are associated with below average final exam scores.
4. Below average midterm scores are associated with either average or below average final exam scores.

Answer 1

1. positive correlation
2. positive correlation
3. negative correlation
4. zero correlation

Answer 2

1. highly positive correlation
2. highly positive correlation
3. highly negative correlation
4. extreme low negative or zero correlation

Answer 3

1. high positive correlation
2. high positive correlation
3. high negative correlation
4. low negative or zero correlation