Suppose that two variables, x and y, are negatively associated. does this mean that above-average values of x will always be associated with below-average values of y? explain.
choose the correct answer below.
a. no, because there will always be at least one point that does not fit the trend.
b. no, because association does not mean that every point fits the trend. the negative association only means that above-average values of x are generally associated with below-average values of y.
c. no, because when two variables, x and y, are negatively associated, above-average values of x are associated with above-average values of y.
d. yes, because if one or more above-average values of x are associated with above-average values of y, the variables cannot be negatively associated.