Two Variables Reflected a Strong, Statistically Significant Negative Correlation Within

Multiple Choice

Two variables reflected a strong, statistically significant negative correlation within a research sample. How should this be interpreted?

A) The values of one variable cannot have caused the values of the other variable.
B) The values of the predictor variable caused the values of the outcome variable.
C) The values of the outcome variable caused the values of the predictor variables.
D) The values of the predictor value may have caused the values of the outcome variable.