If Two Variables Are Negatively Correlated,an Increase in One Variable

question 92

Multiple Choice

If two variables are negatively correlated,an increase in one variable ______.

• A)has a proportional increase in the other variable
• B)is associated with a decrease in the other variable
• C)is associated with an increase in the other variable
• D)has no effect on the other variable

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Definitions:

Sociological Approaches

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