Which of the Following May Be Safely Inferred When a Significant

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of the following may be safely inferred when a significant negative correlation is found between variables x and y?

• A) x causes y
• B) y causes x
• C) as x increases, y increases
• D) as x increases, y decreases

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