If We Say That Two Variables Are Directly Related, This

question 67

Multiple Choice

If we say that two variables are directly related, this means that

• A) the relationship between the two is purely random.
• B) an increase in one variable is associated with a decrease in the other variable.
• C) an increase in one variable is associated with an increase in the other variable.
• D) the two graph as a downsloping line.

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