The farther a commuter has to drive to get to work, the less likely he or she is to get promoted. This is an example of a ______________.
A) positive correlation
B) negative correlation
C) zero correlation
D) case study

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This is an example of a negative correlation because as the distance of the commute increases (independent variable), the chances of getting promoted (dependent variable) decreases.

The Farther a Commuter Has to Drive to Get to Work