Which of the Following Defines a Negative Correlation

question 221

Multiple Choice

Which of the following defines a negative correlation?

• A) when the scores on one variable tend to decrease as the scores on another variable decrease
• B) when the scores on one variable tend to increase as the scores on another variable increase
• C) when the scores on one variable tend to decrease as the scores on another variable increase
• D) where there is no relationship between two variables

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