Which of the following sets of variables is most likely to have a negative association?
A) the number of bedrooms and the number of bathrooms in a house
B) the number of rooms in a house and the time it takes to vacuum the house
C) the age of a house and the cleanliness of the carpets inside
D) the size of a house and its selling price

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The age of a house and the cleanliness of the carpets inside are likely to have a negative association because, generally, as a house gets older, its carpets may become less clean due to wear and tear, unless specific efforts are made to maintain or replace them.

Which of the Following Sets of Variables Is Most Likely