In the case of gamma,a negative relationship means that
A)if case A ranks below case B on one variable,case A will rank below case B on the other variable.
B)if case A ranks above case B on one variable,it will rank below case B on the other variable.
C)if case A ranks above case B on one variable,it will rank above case B on the other variable.
D)the ranking of cases will be unrelateD.

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A negative relationship between two variables (in this case, gamma) means that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases. In terms of ranking, this means that if one case ranks higher on one variable than another case, it will rank lower on the other variable. Therefore, if case A ranks above case B on one variable, it will rank below case B on the other variable. Choice B accurately describes this relationship.

In the Case of Gamma,a Negative Relationship Means That