MAKING AN ARGUMENT Your friend says that the data in the table show a negative correlation because the dependent variable $y$ is decreasing. Is your friend correct? Explain.

yes; Because both variables are decreasing, the data shows a negative correlation.

no; Because both variables are decreasing, the data show a positive correlation


yes; Because at least one variable is decreasing, the data shows a negative correlation.


no; Because the dependent variable is not decreasing at a constant rate, the data show no correlation.