When Two Variables Have a Negative Correlation

question 249

Multiple Choice

When two variables have a negative correlation,

• A)if the x-variable increases, the y-variable increases.
• B)if the x-variable increases, the y-variable decreases.
• C)one variable will move while the other remains constant.
• D)the variables' values are never negative.

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Definitions:

Southern Government

A term that can refer to the governing bodies in the southern regions of various countries, often with distinct political, social, or economic characteristics.

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Southern People

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