As the average daily temperature in Des Moines, Iowa, decreases the number of persons who are observed wearing sweaters in the workplace increases. This is an example of a(n) ________ correlation.
A) illusory
B) negative
C) positive
D) zero

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This is an example of a negative correlation because as the temperature decreases, the number of persons wearing sweaters increases. As one variable (temperature) decreases, the other variable (number of persons wearing sweaters) increases in a predictable manner.

As the Average Daily Temperature in Des Moines, Iowa, Decreases