A negative correlation coefficient suggests that
A) high scores on Y are associated with low scores on X.
B) high scores on Y are associated with high scores on X.
C) low scores on Y are associated with low scores on X.
D) Both "b" and "c" are correct.

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A negative correlation coefficient means that as X increases, Y decreases. Therefore, high scores on Y are associated with low scores on X (choice A).

A Negative Correlation Coefficient Suggests That