If an Increase in One Variable Causes a Decrease in Another

question 154

Multiple Choice

If an increase in one variable causes a decrease in another variable, this is

• A)a direct relationship.
• B)a dependent relationship.
• C)an independent relationship.
• D)an inverse relationship.

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Definitions:

Mature Partnership Phase

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Negotiated

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In-group

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