Whenever one variable increases, another variable decreases. The two variables are
A) definitely related through a third variable.
B) negatively related.
C) unrelated to each other.
D) positively related.

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This is the definition of a negative relationship between two variables. As one increases, the other decreases. There is no mention or indication of a third variable relating them, and they are not unrelated, as there is an apparent relationship between them. Positive relationship would be when one variable increases, the other also increases.

Whenever One Variable Increases, Another Variable Decreases