A Recent Analysis of Domestic Violence in a Northern City

Multiple Choice

A recent analysis of domestic violence in a northern city reveals that domestic violence incidents tend to increase during the coldest months of the year (i.e., winter) and decrease during the warmest months of the year (i.e., summer) In this case, we would say which of the following about the correlation between temperature and domestic violence?

A) The correlation is positive
B) The correlation is negative
C) There is no correlation
D) Inconclusive