Question

2. A ___________________ relationship is established when the research demonstrates that the independent variable goes up while the dependent variable goes down.

Answer 1

The correct answer is negative.

Step-by-step explanation:

When dependent variable declines because of increase in the independent variable, it means that there is a negative or inverse relationship between the two variables. The variables here are negatively correlated.

Had the two variables changed in the same direction, it would indicate a positive or direct relationship between the two variables.