Which of the following statements describes a negative correlation?
A) The more the better.
B) At first practice produces big changes but as time goes on each practice session produces fewer and fewer changes.
C) The more the government gives to you, the lower your ability to think for yourself.
D) None of the other alternatives are correct.

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A negative correlation means that as one variable increases, the other decreases. Statement C illustrates this concept by suggesting that as government assistance increases, the individual's ability to think independently decreases.

Which of the Following Statements Describes a Negative Correlation