If 2 variables have a negative correlation, then the slope of the line of best fit will be ______.

Robinvrd asked Aug 26, 2022

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Robinvrd asked Aug 26, 2022

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Negative, because Correlation and slope have the same direction (Sxy will be negative)

Tyler Roper answered Aug 30, 2022

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