If the slope of the line of best fit for two variables is negative, then the correlation between the variables is also negative. State true or false.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is A
True

A negative correlation indicates that one quantity decreases as the other increases. So, if the slope of the line of best fit is negative, the correlation is also negative. Hence, the given statement is true.

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