In a University Statistics Course a Correlation of -0

Multiple Choice

In a university statistics course a correlation of -0.8 was found between number of classes missed and course grade. This can be interpreted to mean that

A) The more classes missed, the lower the course grade.
B) A lower course grade is caused by missing more classes.
C) The correlation is strong and positive.
D) A higher grade can be achieved by missing fewer classes.
E) The more classes missed, the higher the course grade.