The relationship between variable X and variable Y is such that high scores on variable X are generally associated with low scores on variable Y and low scores on variable X are generally associated with high scores on variable Y. What would be found if the correlation coefficient is calculated?

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The description of the relationship between X and Y suggests an inverse or negative relationship. Therefore, calculating the correlation coefficient would yield a negative correlation.

The Relationship Between Variable X and Variable Y Is Such