What Does It Mean to Say That Two Variables Are

question 102

Multiple Choice

What does it mean to say that two variables are negatively correlated?

• A) An increase in one variable is associated with a decrease in the other.
• B) An increase in one variable is associated with an increase in the other.
• C) A decrease in one variable is associated with a decrease in the other.
• D) The two variables have no relationship.

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