Which of the following is an example of a negative relationship?
A) A diet high in fat greatly increases an individual's risk for obesity and other chronic diseases.
B) The less fat an individual consumes,the lower his or her risk of heart disease.
C) As nicotine consumption increases,the risk for cancer increases.
D) As the number of people vaccinated against measles increases,the occurrence of measles decreases.

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A negative relationship is when one variable increases while the other decreases. In option D, as the number of people vaccinated increases, the occurrence of measles decreases, demonstrating a negative relationship.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Negative