Question

the relationship between two variables is positive when _____, and the relationship between two variables is negative when _____
a. one variable increases and the other increases; one variable increases and the other decreases
b. one variable decreases and the other increases; one variable increases and the other increases
c. one variable increases and the other increases; one variable decreases and the other decreases
d. one variable increases and the other decreases, one variable decreases and the other increases

Explanation:

A positive relationship between two variables means that when one variable increases, the other also increases. A negative relationship means that when one variable increases, the other decreases.

Answer:

A. one variable increases and the other increases; one variable increases and the other decreases