For a perfect negative linear relationship,the z scores for the Y and X variables will tend to have _____.
A)the same sign
B)all negative signs
C)opposite signs
D)an inconsistent pairing of signs

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In a perfect negative linear relationship, as the value of X increases, the value of Y decreases by a constant proportion. This results in a negative correlation coefficient, indicating that the z scores for the Y and X variables tend to have opposite signs.

For a Perfect Negative Linear Relationship,the Z Scores for the Y