Which Example Below Best Illustrates a Negative Correlation

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which example below best illustrates a negative correlation?

• A)the more years of education a person has, the higher his or her salary
• B)the more time spent studying for a test, the better the performance on the test
• C)the more food a person consumes, the more the person weighs
• D)the more satisfied a couple is in their relationship, the less likely they are to get a divorce

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Definitions:

Top Performers

Definition: Employees who significantly exceed the standard expectations and performance levels in their roles.

Dysfunctional Turnover

Definition: The loss of high-performing employees who voluntarily leave the company, negatively affecting organizational performance.

Involuntary Turnover

The termination of employees from their jobs due to reasons not initiated by the employees themselves, such as layoffs or dismissals.

Voluntary Turnover

The situation where employees choose to leave their jobs, initiated by the employee rather than the employer.