When Two Variables Have a Negative Correlation

question 1

Multiple Choice

When two variables have a negative correlation,

• A)they tend to move in opposite directions.
• B)they tend to move in the same direction.
• C)one variable will move while the other remains constant.
• D)the variables' values are never positive.

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