Two items that have no relationship are described as what?

Two items that have no relationship are described as what?

• A. Unrelated
• B. Directly related
• C. Correlated
• D. Related

Answer: (A)

Describing whether two items are connected is what this item tests. If there is no connection between them, the correct term is unrelated. Unrelated means there is no association or influence between the items. The other terms signal some kind of link: directly related implies a clear connection; correlated indicates a statistical relationship or pattern; related is a general term for any connection. So only unrelated fits two items with no relationship.

Describing whether two items are connected is what this item tests. If there is no connection between them, the correct term is unrelated. Unrelated means there is no association or influence between the items. The other terms signal some kind of link: directly related implies a clear connection; correlated indicates a statistical relationship or pattern; related is a general term for any connection. So only unrelated fits two items with no relationship.