Negative correlation between x and y implies that
A) when x is high, y is high.
B) when x is high, y is low.
C) xy

Question

Negative correlation between x and y implies that
A) when x is high, y is high.
B) when x is high, y is low.
C) xy < 0.
D) x/y < 0.
E) the trend is unpredictable.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A negative correlation between x and y implies that when x increases, y decreases and vice versa. This means that as x increases, y is low, and when x is low, y is high. Thus, option B is the correct choice. Options C, D and E are all incorrect.

Negative Correlation Between X and Y Implies That