The statement that there is an inverse relationship between x and y means that
A)x causes y
B)y causes x
C)x and y move in opposite directions
D)either y causes x or x causes y
E)there is no causal relationship between x and y

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An inverse relationship between x and y means that as x increases, y decreases and vice versa. In other words, x and y move in opposite directions. This does not imply a causal relationship between x and y.

The Statement That There Is an Inverse Relationship Between X