If the Correlation Between Variable a and Variable B Is

question 60

Multiple Choice

If the correlation between variable A and variable B is negative, then

• A) the strength of the relationship is growing weaker over time.
• B) A causes B.
• C) B causes A.
• D) increases in A are associated with decreases in B.

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