When an Increase in One Variable Is Associated with a Decrease

question 22

Multiple Choice

When an increase in one variable is associated with a decrease in a second variable,the two variables are

• A)inversely proportionally related.
• B)positively related.
• C)negatively related.
• D)proportionally related.
• E)equivalent.

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Definitions:

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