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A negative correlation coefficient, such as -.89, means

A. There is no relationship between two variables.

B. As one variable tends to increase or become larger, the other decreases or becomes smaller.

C. There is a direct relationship. As one variable increases, the other also increases or becomes larger.

D. Nothing, a mistake has been made.

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Answer:

B - As one variable increases the other decreases. (-1 to +1) coefficient

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