Data seems to indicate that there is a negative correlation between years of education and unemployment rates. Which of the following describes what this means?
A. As education increases unemployment increases.
B. As education increases unemployment decreases.
C. As education decreases unemployment decreases.
D. None of the above.
Answer (1)
A negative correlation between education and unemployment rates means that as education increases, unemployment decreases. The correct answer is option b. Individuals with higher education often have lower unemployment rates. ;
