Question

complete the statements. a positive relationship between two variables means that as x increases, y select. a negative relationship between two variables means that as x increases, y select.

Explanation:

In a positive relationship between two variables, they move in the same direction. So as \(x\) increases, \(y\) increases. In a negative relationship, they move in opposite directions, so as \(x\) increases, \(y\) decreases.

Answer:

1. increases
2. decreases