If two variables X and Y have significant negative correlation, which of the following statement is true ?

X and Y cause each other to vary

If two variables X and Y have significant negative correlation, which

1.	If two variables X and Y have significant negative correlation, which of the following statement is true ?
A.	X causes variation in Y
B.	Y causes variation in X
C.	X and Y vary together
D.	X and Y cause each other to vary
Answer» D. X and Y cause each other to vary

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If two variables X and Y have significant negative correlation, which of the following statement is true ?

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