Which of the Following Demonstrates a Negative Correlation

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following demonstrates a negative correlation?

• A) As age increases, crime increases.
• B) As income increases, crime increases.
• C) As age increases, crime decreases.
• D) The lower the number of prior convictions, the lower the changes of re-offending after being released from prison

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Definitions:

Net Cash Flow

The amount of cash that a company generates or consumes over a specific period, taking into account all cash inflows and outflows from operations, investing, and financing.

Lockbox System

A banking service provided to companies for the collection of payment from customers, utilizing a special post office box to speed up deposits.

Cheque Clearing

The process by which banks settle transactions made by cheques, transferring money from the payer's account to the payee's account.

Short-term Financing

Funding obtained to meet immediate to short-term (up to one year) financial obligations and operational expenditures of a business.