A Negative Correlation in a Scientific Study Means

question 11

Multiple Choice

A negative correlation in a scientific study means

• A) one variable causes a change in another variable.
• B) one variable is linked to another variable.
• C) one variable increases while the other decreases.
• D) there is no link between the variables studied.
• E) both variables decrease proportionately.

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