A Positive Covariance Between Two Variables Indicates That

question 110

Multiple Choice

A positive covariance between two variables indicates that

• A) the two variables move in different directions.
• B) the two variables move in the same direction.
• C) the two variables are low risk.
• D) the two variables are high risk.
• E) the two variables are risk free.

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