When a Linear Relationship Is Negative

question 73

Multiple Choice

When a linear relationship is negative,

• A)the z scores on X will be different in size from the z scores on Y,but they will tend to be alike in sign.
• B)the z scores on X will be different in size from the z scores on Y,but they will tend to be opposite in sign.
• C)the z scores on X will tend to be similar to the z scores on Y,and they will tend to be alike in sign.
• D)the z scores on X will tend to be similar to the z scores on Y,but they will tend to be opposite in sign.

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