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The scores between 61 and 80, both inclusive are positively correlated to those between 81 and 100 both inclusive.: No
The scores between 21 and 40, both inclusive is positively correlated to those between 81 and 100 both inclusive.: Yes
The scores between 41 and 60, both inclusive is positively correlated to those between 61 and 80 both inclusive.: No
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Fifty students of grade tenth in a high school took a test in each of the four subjects (Maths, Physics, Chemistry and English). All scores are rounded off to nearest integer and the maximum score possible is 100. The table shows the number of 50 students who scored between 21 and 100, both inclusive. For example, 10 students scored between 21 and 40, both inclusive.
SCORES
Subject
21-40
41-60
61-80
81-100
Maths
4
13
21
5
Physics
10
14
14
12
Chemistry
3
12
20
15
English
9
13
18
10
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For each of the following statements about these scores, select Yes if the statement is accurate based on the information provided. Otherwise, select No.
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The scores between 61 and 80, both inclusive are positively correlated to those between 81 and 100 both inclusive.
The scores between 21 and 40, both inclusive is positively correlated to those between 81 and 100 both inclusive.
The scores between 41 and 60, both inclusive is positively correlated to those between 61 and 80 both inclusive.
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Can someone please help me with the logic here? Seems like a NO, NO , YES to me..
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Here the question is asking for a positive correlation between the given ranges of scores, so if for instance, one column has increasing data then the other also had to have increasing data for the most part as well, and vice versa
So for the 1st question, if we sort the table for 61 - 80 we can see it increases but at the same time 81 -100 decreases same for the 3rd question 41- 60 also decreases
But for 2nd if we sort for 81-100 it increases and so is 21 - 40 for most cases except the last row which can be ignored
Why is the second one Yes?? "The scores between 21 and 40, both inclusive is positively correlated to those between 81 and 100 both inclusive." 21 and 40 goes increase, decrease, increase vs 81 and 80 go increase, increase, decrease. So how are these positively correlated?
Like someone else pointed out, simply ignoring one row for positive correlation is absurd. Why is that permitted? Based on what logic and reason? Positive correlation is positive correlation. You can’t simply overlook one instance for no rhyme or reason. It’s illogical, which is the antithesis of this exam
Positive correlation means trend, and trend need not be 100% in one direction. We look for majority of the data moving in one direction.
There are too many official questions on positive correlation, and we have to realize that there is a difference between direct correlation and positive correlation.
problematic question.... instead of learning, you will get confused if you solve this problem
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Please help us improve the question by telling us what the problem is. If positive correlation and what it means is a problem, then there is nothing much that can be done as it is part of the GMAT DI questions and means exactly what it means in this question.
Since the concept of correlation is not accurate, you have to compare the total trends. Imagine real-world data points shown on a chart. When you want to relate a function to it, or fit a function with it, you don't need it to be exact in every point. Just an estimation will do. So it's the case here.
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problematic question.... instead of learning, you will get confused if you solve this problem
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