If TV viewing initially decreases with age, but then after age 40 reverses itself, this Correlation would be an example of:
A)a positive relationship.
B)a negative relationship.
C)a curvilinear relationship.
D )cannot tell from the above information

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This is an example of a curvilinear relationship because the direction of the relationship between TV viewing and age changes at age 40, indicating that the relationship is not strictly positive or negative throughout.

If TV Viewing Initially Decreases with Age, but Then After