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Question
Explain the nature of negative correlation with the help of any two examples.
Solution
- When an increase in one variable is associated with a decrease in the other and vice versa, they are said to have a negative correlation between them.
- In the case of a negative correlation, the value of correlation is found between 0.00 to -1.00.
- For example, amount of exercise and level of body fats, Sleep and study.
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