Which of the following pairs of variables seems most likely to have a negative relationship?
A) intelligence and grade point average
B) people's heights and weights
C) shyness and number of friends
D) the amount people exercise and how much they enjoy sports

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A negative relationship implies that as one variable increases, the other tends to decrease. Shyness and the number of friends typically exhibit this pattern, as more shy individuals often have fewer friends.

Which of the Following Pairs of Variables Seems Most Likely