When two variables have a negative correlation,

a. when the x-variable decreases, the y-variable decreases.

b. when the x-variable decreases, the y-variable increases.

c. when the x-variable increases, the y-variable increases.

d. more than one of the above is correct?

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Natalie Krause

27 February, 05:19

When two variables have a negative correlation,

a. when the x-variable decreases, the y-variable decreases.

b. when the x-variable decreases, the y-variable increases.

c. when the x-variable increases, the y-variable increases.

d. more than one of the above is correct?

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Jesse Pena · Answer 1

The correct answer is letter B, when x-variable decreases, the y-variable increases.

Because a negative correlation is a relationship, where one variable increases and the other one decreases.

When two variables have a negative correlation,a. when the x-variable decreases, the y-variable decreases.b. when the x-variable decreases, the y-variable increases.c. when the x-variable increases, the y-variable increases.d. more than one of the above is correct?

When two variables have a negative correlation,

a. when the x-variable decreases, the y-variable decreases.

b. when the x-variable decreases, the y-variable increases.

c. when the x-variable increases, the y-variable increases.

d. more than one of the above is correct?