If two variables are negatively associated, then the regression line:
A) has a negative intercept.
B) has a negative slope.
C) has negative coefficients.
D) is valid for only negative values.

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A negative association indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases. This means that the slope of the regression line will be negative. The intercept and coefficients may be positive or negative depending on the specific data, but the slope will always be negative. Option D is incorrect as the regression line is valid for all values, not just negative values.

If Two Variables Are Negatively Associated, Then the Regression Line