Which of the Following Pairs of Variables Illustrates a Negative

question 134

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pairs of variables illustrates a negative correlation?

• A) ocean temperature and the number of people at the beach
• B) adult shoe size and IQ scores
• C) the price of a car and the mileage on the odometer
• D) height and weight

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Lynching

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Segregation

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