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1 point1. Which is a true statement about two numerical sets of data that havenegative association? *

1 point1. Which is a true statement about two numerical sets of data that havenegative-example-1
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When we have two numerical sets of data, it's either we have a positive association, negative asscociation or no association.

When we have a negative association, one variable increases as the other variable decreases.

Take a scatter plot as an example. In a scatter plot, if the x variable is increasing as the y variable decreases, we can say that both variables have a negative association.

While if the x variable is increasing as the y variable is increasing, both variables have a positive association.

Therefore, when two numerical sets of data have negative association, the correct statement is:

As one variable increases, the other variable decreases.

ANSWER:

D. As one variable increases, the other variable decreases

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