Negative Correlation Between X and Y Implies That

question 27

Multiple Choice

Negative correlation between x and y implies that

• A) when x is high, y is high.
• B) when x is high, y is low.
• C) xy < 0.
• D) x/y < 0.
• E) the trend is unpredictable.

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