PRC-2 · Chapter 10 · Question 7 of 60
Which of the following scenarios best describes a negative correlation coefficient?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) As variable X increases, variable Y tends to decrease.
Explanation
A negative correlation indicates an inverse relationship between variables. As one variable moves in a positive direction, the other tends to move in a negative direction.
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