Which example below best illustrates a negative correlation?
A)the more years of education a person has, the higher his or her salary
B)the more time spent studying for a test, the better the performance on the test
C)the more food a person consumes, the more the person weighs
D)the more satisfied a couple is in their relationship, the less likely they are to get a divorce

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Negative correlation means that as one variable increases, the other decreases. In option D, as satisfaction in a relationship increases, the likelihood of getting a divorce decreases, illustrating a negative correlation.

Which Example Below Best Illustrates a Negative Correlation