Question

what does a positive correlation indicate?
a. both variables decrease together
b. no relationship between the variables
c. both variables increase together
d. one variable decreases while the other increases

in a negative correlation, what happens when one variable increases?
a. there is no change in the other variable
b. the other variable stays the same
c. the other variable decreases
d. the other variable also increases

Explanation:

For the first question, a positive correlation means that as one variable increases, the other also increases. For the second question, in a negative correlation, when one variable increases, the other decreases.

Answer:

1. C. Both variables increase together
2. C. The other variable decreases