Which statement describes a negative correlation?
A)Increased time studying is associated with a higher GPA.
B)Life expectancy increases as body weight decreases.
C)Body weight tends to increase with increases in height.
D)People who eat more tend to weigh more.

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A negative correlation is when two variables have an inverse relationship, meaning that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases. In this case, as body weight decreases, life expectancy increases, which is a negative correlation.

Which Statement Describes a Negative Correlation