A time- series graph showing the unemployment rate between 1980 and 2002 shows a negative trend. It is likely that the unemployment rate
A) fell every year between 1980 and 2002.
B) was lower in 2002 than in 1980.
C) rose every year between 1980 and 2002.
D) was higher in 2002 than in 1980.

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A negative trend means that the rate decreased over time. Therefore, the unemployment rate was lower in 2002 than in 1980.

A Time- Series Graph Showing the Unemployment Rate Between 1980