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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