When Two Variables Have a Negative Correlation and the X-Variable

question 5

Multiple Choice

When two variables have a negative correlation and the x-variable decreases,

• A)the y-variable increases.
• B)the y-variable decreases.
• C)the y-variable stays the same.
• D)the x-variable can never be positive.

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