A relationship between variables characterized by an increase in one variable that occurs with a decrease in the other variable is called a ______.
A) positive relationship
B) negative relationship
C) causal relationship
D) predictive relationship

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A negative relationship is characterized by an increase in one variable that occurs with a decrease in the other variable. A positive relationship, on the other hand, is characterized by an increase in both variables occurring together. A causal relationship implies that one variable causes an effect on the other variable, while a predictive relationship suggests that one variable can be used to predict the value of the other variable.

A Relationship Between Variables Characterized by an Increase in One