A correlation is considered to be negative if _____.
A) both variables decrease
B) both variables increase
C) one variable increases while the other variable decreases
D) change in one variable is unrelated to change in the other variable

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A negative correlation means that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases. This is reflected in choice C where one variable increases while the other variable decreases.

A Correlation Is Considered to Be Negative If _____