Two Variables Are Negatively Related If

question 163

Multiple Choice

Two variables are negatively related if

• A)increases in one are associated with decreases in the other.
• B)increases in one are associated with increases in the other.
• C)both variables are less than zero.
• D)any change in one causes an increase in the other.
• E)any change in one causes a decrease in the other.

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Definitions:

Siblings

Brothers or sisters; individuals having one or both parents in common.

Natural Selection

The evolutionary process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

Common Ancestor

The most recent shared ancestor among two or more species or individuals, indicating a point of divergence in evolutionary history.

Evolutionary Theory

Evolutionary theory is the scientific explanation for the diversity of life, asserting that species change over time through natural selection and genetic variation.