When Two Variables Have a Negative Correlation

question 1

Multiple Choice

When two variables have a negative correlation,

• A)they tend to move in opposite directions.
• B)they tend to move in the same direction.
• C)one variable will move while the other remains constant.
• D)the variables' values are never positive.

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Definitions:

Farm Products

Agricultural commodities that include a variety of food items, raw materials, and livestock produced by farming activities.

Food Products

Processed farm commodities sold through grocery stores and restaurants. Examples include bread, meat, fish, chicken, pork, lettuce, peanut butter, and breakfast cereal.

Markets

Places or systems where goods and services are exchanged.

Price Elasticity

An indicator showing the reaction of consumer demand for a product to shifts in its price, illustrating how price fluctuations affect buyer sensitivity.