A negative relationship exists between the variable measured along the y- axis and the variable measured along the x- axis if
A) the variable measured along the x- axis and the variable measured along the y- axis move in the opposite direction.
B) the variable measured along the x- axis and the variable measured along the y- axis move in the same direction.
C) an increase in the variable measured along the x- axis is associated with an increase in the variable measured along the y- axis.
D) a reduction in the variable measured along the x- axis is associated with a reduction in the variable measured along the y- axis.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A negative relationship means that as the value of one variable increases, the value of the other variable decreases. Therefore, the variables move in opposite directions. Choice A correctly states this relationship.

A Negative Relationship Exists Between the Variable Measured Along the Y-