IASSC Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB) — Question 25

When analyzing a data set we frequently graph one metric as a function of another. If the slope of the Correlation line is -2.5 we would say the two metrics are
___________ correlated?

Answer options

• A. Positively
• B. Not
• C. Negatively
• D. None

Correct answer: C

Explanation

A slope of -2.5 indicates that as one metric increases, the other decreases, which signifies a negative correlation. Therefore, the correct answer is C. The other options do not accurately describe the relationship indicated by a negative slope.