Negative Correlation

Negative correlation means that as one variable increases, the other variable tends to decrease. On a scatter plot, the points generally trend downward from left to right.

Examples: a candle's burning time and its remaining height; car speed and journey time for a fixed distance.

Decide whether scatter plot data or a real-world scenario shows negative correlation.

Continue exploring related topics:

• Positive Correlation - Variables Rising Together
• No Correlation - No Clear Pattern
• Line of Best Fit - Modelling a Trend