Which of the following is true of covariance, between two variables, when one of the deviations from the mean is positive and the other is negative?
A) the degree of linear association is high between the two variables
B) there is no covariance between the two variables
C) the covariance will be negative
D) the covariance will be positive

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When one deviation is positive and the other is negative, it means that the variables move in opposite directions. This is indicative of a negative or inverse relationship. Therefore, the covariance will be negative.

Which of the Following Is True of Covariance, Between Two