Question

1. which of the following best describes a negative correlation?

a. there is no relationship between the variables.
b. as one variable increases, the other decreases.
c. as one variable increases, the other also increases.
d. both variables stay constant.

Explanation:

A negative correlation means that when one variable changes, the other variable changes in the opposite direction. Option a describes no correlation, option c describes a positive correlation, and option d is not a correlation situation. Only option b, where as one variable increases the other decreases, fits the definition of a negative correlation.

Answer:

B. As one variable increases, the other decreases.