If Variable X Is Increasing at About the Same Rate

question 87

Multiple Choice

If Variable X is increasing at about the same rate as Variable Y is decreasing,what can you conclude?

• A) Variable X is causing Variable Y.
• B) Variable X is negatively correlated with Variable Y.
• C) Variable Y is causing Variable X.
• D) Variable X is positively correlated with Variable Y.

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