When Both Variables of a Correlational Study Decrease, the Relationship

question 80

Multiple Choice

When both variables of a correlational study decrease, the relationship involves a

• A)Positive correlation.
• B)Negative correlation.
• C)Weak correlation.
• D)Strong correlation.

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