A negative correlation indicates that as values for one measure ___________,the values for the other measure ____________.
A)decrease,remain constant
B)increase,remain constant
C)increase,increase
D)increase,decrease

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A negative correlation means that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases. Therefore, Option D is the best answer. Options A and B state that one variable remains constant, which is not indicative of a negative correlation. Option C states that both variables increase, which is indicative of a positive correlation.

A Negative Correlation Indicates That as Values for One Measure