Dr Wu Studied the Effects of Sugar Consumption on Hyperactive

Multiple Choice

Dr. Wu studied the effects of sugar consumption on hyperactive behavior in children. He found a correlation coefficient of +.72. What might this number tell us about the variables?

A) As sugar consumption decreases, hyperactive behavior increases.
B) As sugar consumption increases, hyperactive behavior decreases.
C) As sugar consumption increases, hyperactive behavior increases.
D) There is no relationship between these two variables.