Question

Which situation would result in a negative correlation? a)Size of house vs. Cost of houseb) Number of students present vs. number of empty chairs in a classroom c)Outside temperature vs. Number of drinks sold at Dollywood d) calorie intake vs. wieght

Answer 1

A negative corelation is a type of relation in which one variable increases as the other variable decreases.

From the given options, you can notice that only the following situation coincides with a negative correlation:

b). Number of students present vs. number of empty chairs in a classroom

If there are more students present, then, there will be lower empty chairsIs the explanation clear for you?