Which of the Following Relationships Is Likely to Exhibit a Negative

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which of the following relationships is likely to exhibit a negative correlation?

• A) The relationship between the amount saved with a bank and the interest earned
• B) The relationship between the level of professional training and unemployment
• C) The relationship between inflation in the United States and traffic congestion in China
• D) The relationship between the amount of precipitation in a year and the number of umbrellas sold

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