A bivariate relationship between two variables measured at the ordinal level or higher in which the variables vary in opposite directions is called a
A)strong link.
B)weak link.
C)positive relationship.
D)negative relationship.

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When two variables at the ordinal level or higher vary in opposite directions, we call it a negative relationship. A negative relationship is denoted by a negative correlation coefficient. Therefore, the correct choice is D - negative relationship.

A Bivariate Relationship Between Two Variables Measured at the Ordinal