Research has found a negative correlation between income level and illiteracy rate.This means that:
A) the greater the income level, the higher the illiteracy rate.
B) the greater the income level, the lower the illiteracy rate.
C) there is no relation between income level and the illiteracy rate.
D) low income and high illiteracy both have negative effects on individuals.

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A negative correlation means that two variables move in opposite directions. In this case, the research found that as income level increases, the illiteracy rate decreases. Therefore, the higher the income level, the lower the illiteracy rate.

Research Has Found a Negative Correlation Between Income Level and Illiteracy