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MAKING AN ARGUMENT Your friend says that the data in the table show a negative correlation because the dependent variable $y$ is decreasing. Is your friend correct? Explain.

yes; Because both variables are decreasing, the data shows a negative correlation.

no; Because both variables are decreasing, the data show a positive correlation


yes; Because at least one variable is decreasing, the data shows a negative correlation.


no; Because the dependent variable is not decreasing at a constant rate, the data show no correlation.

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It’s the las one because there is no other thing that it is connected to your question only gave you 1problem to solve based on 1 thing
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Answer: Depends on how you want to see it.

Explanation:

If you see it with an open mind that's good but this is like mental math but also brain wracking.

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