Question 17 17. (2 Points) You are given the attached set of observations for th

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Question 17

17. (2 Points)

You are given the attached set of observations for the independent variable x and the dependent variable y. What does it show?

x                2                1                4                5                5

y                6                4                3                2                2

A. There is no correlation between the two variables

B. There is a positive correlation between the two variables

C. There is a negative correlation between the two variables

D. None of the above

Explanation / Answer

Option C is Correct. There is a negative correlation between the two variables

Because as x increases from 1 to 4 to 5, y decreases from 4 to 3 to 2

So, Option C is Correct

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