Which of the following defines a negative correlation?
A) when the scores on one variable tend to decrease as the scores on another variable decrease
B) when the scores on one variable tend to increase as the scores on another variable increase
C) when the scores on one variable tend to decrease as the scores on another variable increase
D) where there is no relationship between two variables

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A negative correlation indicates an inverse relationship between two variables, meaning that as one variable increases, the other tends to decrease. Therefore, when the scores on one variable tend to decrease as the scores on another variable increase, it indicates a negative correlation.

Which of the Following Defines a Negative Correlation