Which of the following correlation coefficients represents a situation in which an increase in one variable is associated with a decrease in the other variable?
A) +.90
B) +.30
C) .00
D) -.70

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A negative correlation coefficient indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases. The closer the coefficient is to -1.00, the stronger the relationship between the variables. Therefore, a correlation coefficient of -.70 represents a strong negative correlation between the variables. Choices A and B represent positive correlations, while choice C represents no correlation.

Which of the Following Correlation Coefficients Represents a Situation in Which