A Relationship Between Variables Characterized by an Increase in One

question 17

Multiple Choice

A relationship between variables characterized by an increase in one variable that occurs with a decrease in the other variable is called a ______.

• A) positive relationship
• B) negative relationship
• C) causal relationship
• D) predictive relationship

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Definitions:

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