If a Large Change in the Variable Measured on the X-

question 152

Multiple Choice

If a large change in the variable measured on the x- axis is associated with a small change in the variable measured on the y- axis, the line is _______ and the slope is _______.

• A) downward- sloping; small
• B) upward- sloping; small
• C) downward- sloping; large
• D) either downward or upward- sloping; small

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