A Positive Correlation Is to a Direct Relationship as a Negative

question 34

Multiple Choice

A positive correlation is to a direct relationship as a negative correlation is to

• A) an ascending relationship.
• B) a descending relationship.
• C) an inverse relationship.
• D) an inferential relationship.

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