-Refer to Exhibit 1-3

question 52

Multiple Choice

-Refer to Exhibit 1-3.Based on the data provided in this table,what type of relationship exists between variables X and Y?

• A) inverse
• B) direct
• C) independent
• D) There is no relationship between variables X and Y.

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