If a Large Decrease on One Variable Is Associated with a Correspondingly

question 21

Multiple Choice

If a large decrease on one variable is associated with a correspondingly large increase on another variable,the correlation is likely:

• A)Strong and negative
• B)Weak and negative
• C)Strong and positive
• D)Weak and positive

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