Which of the following statements describes a negative correlation?
A) The more I eat, the less I weigh.
B) The less I eat, the less I weigh.
C) Both The more I eat the less I weigh, and the less I eat the less I weigh
D) The more I exercise, the greater my flexibility.

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A negative correlation means that as one variable increases, the other decreases. Statement A, "The more I eat, the less I weigh," incorrectly describes a situation where if one were to eat more, they would weigh less, which is an example of a negative correlation, but the statement itself is logically incorrect as typically eating more would lead to weight gain, not loss. However, in the context of identifying a negative correlation regardless of the logical consistency of the example, A is the choice that fits the definition of a negative correlation.

Which of the Following Statements Describes a Negative Correlation