A Negative Value for a Correlation Indicates ____

question 62

Multiple Choice

A negative value for a correlation indicates ____.

• A)​a much stronger relationship than if the correlation were positive
• B)​a much weaker relationship than if the correlation were positive
• C)increases in X tend to be accompanied by increases in Y
• D)​increases in X tend to be accompanied by decreases in Y

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Definitions:

Stimulant Drug

Substances that increase activity in the central nervous system, resulting in increased alertness and energy.

Parasympathetic

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for rest and digestion, counterbalancing the sympathetic system.

Sympathetic

Relating to the sympathy, characterized by feelings of compassion or commiseration towards others.

Peripheral

Relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something; not central.