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An investigation of the relationship between years of formal education and IQ that was conducted with a sample size of 100 found a statistically significant correlation of .25. Another investigation of the same relationship had the same r value (.25) based on a sample size of 10, but it was not statistically significant. Why might this be?

In the regression equation, , which value is the slope of the line?

Gramática  | Atividade B 2 pts. each: 1 pt. for correct verb, 1 pt. for correct conjugation; 10 pts. total Diversão: O que eles fazem? You and your friends are talking about the different plans you do during a typical week. First, based on what you see in each picture, choose the verb in parentheses that best completes each sentence. Then, following the modelo, conjugate the verb in the present tense to describe what your friends do during a typical week. Type the verb in the space provided. (2 pts. each: 1 pt. for correct verb, 1 pt. for correct conjugation; 10 pts. total) MODELO:  Pedrinho surfa (surfar / andar) em Ipanema. 1. Eu [1] (assistir / vestir) televisão todos os dias. 2. Pedro e Marcia [2]  (viver / correr) quatro vezes por semana. 3. Ana sempre [3] (concordar / dormir) na sua cama cada noite. 4. Você [4] (jogar / morar) tênis (BP) / ténis (EP)* no parque aos domingos. 5. Eu e meu amigo [5] (tomar / nadar) sol na Praia os fins de semana.   *(BP)=Brazilian Portuguese, (EP)=European Portuguese

Vocabulário  |  Atividade B 1 1/2 pts. each: 1 pt. for the correct relationship, ¼ pt. for the correct number, ¼ pt. for the correct gender; 6 pts. total A família e as relações familiares: A família do Paulo. You have just arrived in Curitiba for your study abroad trip and are meeting your host family for the first time. Paulo, circled below, is introducing you to his family. First, read the statements below. Then, review the family tree. Lastly, identify the relationship between the family members by typing the appropriate word in each blank to complete the description. (1 ½ pt. each: 1 pt. for the correct relationship, ¼ pt. for the correct number, ¼ pt. for the correct gender; 6 pts. total)   MODELO: A Beatriz e minha _tia_ favorita.   1. A Clarissa e eu somos os [1] do Sr. Clóvis e D. Teresa. 2. A Clarissa é minha [2]. 3. A Mariana, a Ritinha também são as [3] da tia Beatriz. 4. A Mariana, a Ritinha o Clóvis e eu somos [4].

The euphoric sense that accompanies falling in love is caused by 

Leitura  | Atividade B 1 pt. each; 3 pts. total Resposta curta. Provide short answers to the following questions in Portuguese according to the information you learned in the reading passage. Full sentences are not necessary. (1 pt. each; 3 pts. total)   1. Os participantes do Desfile das Escolas Infantis [1] 2. Os restaurantes Atlântida e Alfama promovem [2] 3. Para o espetáculo “From Broadway to Lido”, cantores, músicos e bailarinos [3]

Gramática  | Atividade C 2 pts. each: 1 pt. for correct verb, 1 pt. for correct conjugation; 10 pts. total O pretérito perfeito: A Copa do Mundo. Rafael is a soccer fan and was in Brazil in 2014 for the World Cup. He is sharing with his friends what he saw and did during the trip. First, review the passage below. Then, complete each sentence by choosing the appropriate verb from the word bank below. Lastly, following the modelo, conjugate the verb in the pretérito perfeito. Not all the verbs will be used. (2 pts. each: 1 pt. for correct verb, 1 pt. for correct conjugation, 10 pts. total) Banco de palavras practicar querer  ver        fazer        ir            ter          dizer          poder        haver   MODELO: Eu pratiquei muitos esportes no Brasil.   Durante o Copa do Mundo Brazil 2014, eu e a minha namorada (1) [1] a vários jogos de times de países diferentes. Que emoção! Os jornalistas (2) [2] que foi uma das melhores copas dos últimos anos. Jogadores como Neymar, Messi e Cristiano Ronaldo (3) [3] jogadas incríveis com a bola. Infelizmente, não sentamos muito perto do campo de futebol. Mas mesmo assim, foi tudo incrível e nós não (4) [4] problemas. No último dia da viagem, minha namorada (5) [5] um jogador da Alemanha no nosso hotel. Que sorte!

Dedication to the truth and continually revising our maps must go hand in hand if our lives are to be healthy and our spirits are to grow

When there is no linear relationship, the z scores on X will ______.

For best results, aim the fire extinguishers nozzle directly into the biggest part of the flames.