Question

If an increase in one variable causes a decrease in another​ variable, there is A. a negative relationship. B. a dependent relationship. C. a direct relationship. D. an independent relationship.

Answer 1

Answer: Option 'A' is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

Since we have given a situation that

If an increase in one variable causes a decrease in another​ variable,

Then, there is inverse relationship.

When one variable is increased whereas other variable falls.

There will be inverse relationship.

Since inverse relation has negative relation.

Then, there is a negative relationship.

Hence, Option 'A' is correct.