When two variables have a strong negative correlation,the correlation coefficient will be close to:
A)0.
B)-1.
C)+1.
D)-10.

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A strong negative correlation means that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases. A correlation coefficient of -1 indicates a perfect negative correlation, so choice B is the best answer. A correlation coefficient of 0 indicates no correlation, and a correlation coefficient of +1 indicates a perfect positive correlation. A correlation coefficient cannot be negative 10.

When Two Variables Have a Strong Negative Correlation,the Correlation Coefficient