If you compute a negative Pearson r between two variables (X and Y),this tells you that _____.
A)higher scores on X are associated with higher scores on Y
B)higher scores on X are associated with lower scores on Y
C)X and Y are unrelated to each other in the population
D)you have made a computational error

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A negative Pearson r indicates that as scores on X increase, scores on Y decrease. Therefore, higher scores on X are associated with lower scores on Y.

If You Compute a Negative Pearson R Between Two Variables