A Relationship Between an Independent Variable and a Dependent Variable

question 26

Multiple Choice

A relationship between an independent variable and a dependent variable that runs in a negative direction is called a(n) ______ relationship.

• A) inverse
• B) obverse
• C) direct
• D) indirect

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Definitions:

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