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crobinson2013

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on: Jun 21, 2018
Give an example of a negative correlation.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Give an example of a positive correlation.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


cclemon1

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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A negative correlation occurs when one variable is high, and the other variable tends to be low. An example of negative correlation is that the more a person exercises, the less that person weighs.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A positive correlation occurs when one variable is high, and the other variable tends to be high as well. An example of positive correlation is that the more a person eats, the more that person weighs.


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