Which of the Following Describes a Negative Correlation

question 229

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes a negative correlation?

• A) There is no relationship between the variables.
• B) When the value of one variable goes down, the value of the other goes down.
• C) When the value of one variable goes up, the value of the other goes up.
• D) When the value of one variable goes up, the value of the other variable goes down.

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