Suppose you calculate a correlation coefficient of -0.46 for the relationship between college grades and time spent partying. Which of these is the most accurate interpretation of this finding?
a. When people get low grades, they often party more to increase their self-esteem.
b. The more time spent partying, the lower the GPA.
c. Partying too much causes people to get lower grades.
d. People who get high grades don't have time to party very much.
Answer: B. The more time spent partying, the lower the GPA.