What Happens When Two Variables Have a Negative Correlation

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Multiple Choice

What happens 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 movement of the two variables is unpredictable.

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