A Negative Relationship Exists Between the Variable Measured Along the Y-

question 225

Multiple Choice

A negative relationship exists between the variable measured along the y- axis and the variable measured along the x- axis if

• A) the variable measured along the x- axis and the variable measured along the y- axis move in the opposite direction.
• B) the variable measured along the x- axis and the variable measured along the y- axis move in the same direction.
• C) an increase in the variable measured along the x- axis is associated with an increase in the variable measured along the y- axis.
• D) a reduction in the variable measured along the x- axis is associated with a reduction in the variable measured along the y- axis.

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International Value

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