Researchers in Canada Have Established a Negative Correlation Between the Temperature

question 52

Multiple Choice

Researchers in Canada have established a negative correlation between the temperature and the use of heaters.This means that

• A) there is no relationship between temperature and use of heaters.
• B) as the temperature rises, the use of heaters increases.
• C) as the temperature rises, the use of heaters decreases.
• D) the relationship between temperature and use of heaters is ambiguous.

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