A scatterplot has a negative, linear correlation. Which statement is true about the relationship between the x- and y-values?

A) As the x-values increase, the y-values tend to increase.

B)As the x-values increase, the y-values tend to decrease.

C)As the x-values decrease, the y-values tend to decrease.

D)As the x-values decrease, the y-values tend to vary randomly.

Respuesta :

B) As the x-values increase, the y-values tend to decrease

With negative linear correlations, they go downhill from left to right so as you go up on the x-axis, your y-values will tend to decrease in value. 

Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

as the x values increase, the y values tend to decrease