What does the statement "There is an inverse relationship between x and y" mean?
A) that x causes y
B) that y causes x
C) that x and y move in opposite directions
D) that either y causes x or x causes y

Question

What does the statement "There is an inverse relationship between x and y" mean?  
A) that x causes y 
B) that y causes x 
C) that x and y move in opposite directions 
D) that either y causes x or x causes y

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An inverse relationship means that as one variable (x) increases, the other variable (y) decreases, and vice versa. Therefore, x and y move in opposite directions. It does not necessarily mean that one variable causes the other.

What Does the Statement "There Is an Inverse Relationship Between