When Decreases in One Variable Are Accompanied by Decreases in Another

question 101

Multiple Choice

When decreases in one variable are accompanied by decreases in another variable, the variables are described as

• A) negatively correlated.
• B) positively correlated.
• C) causally related.
• D) prospectively related.

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Definitions:

Negative Effects

Undesirable or harmful outcomes resulting from a particular action or condition.

Parental Problems

Issues or difficulties faced by parents, ranging from financial challenges and relationship conflicts to difficulties in managing child behavior.

Academic Performance

The extent to which a student, teacher, or institution has achieved their short or long-term educational goals.

Child-Support Dodgers

Individuals who deliberately avoid or fail to make legally mandated financial support payments for their children.