Mathematics for IGCSE & O level - Statistical Diagrams (Section 5 - No. 1)

In a scatter diagram, what does a weak negative correlation suggest about the relationship between the two variables?

As one variable increases, the other increases strongly.

As one variable increases, the other decreases, but not strongly.

There is no clear relationship between the variables.

As one variable increases, the other decreases strongly.

Weak negative correlation suggests that as one variable increases, the other tends to decrease, but the relationship is not very pronounced.