Which of these is a type of correlation discussed in your text?
A) Normal
B) Parallel
C) Skewed
D) Negative
Answer: D
Rationale: Correlations are usually classified as either positive or negative, depending on whether the two variables change in the same direction (positive), or are inversely related (negative).
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false