A researcher finds a correlation of -.51.Which pair of variables is the researcher most likely investigating?
A) GPA and alcohol use
B) IQ and GPA
C) GPA and height
D) GPA and amount of studying

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A negative correlation (such as -.51) suggests that as one variable increases, the other decreases. The relationship between GPA and alcohol use fits this pattern, as increased alcohol use is often associated with lower GPA.

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