Negative correlation is a relationship between two variables in which one variable increases as the other decreases, and vice versa.

A negative correlation indicates two variables that tend to move in opposite directions. A correlation coefficient of -0.8 or lower indicates a strong negative relationship.

Correlation Coefficient of USD/JPY and the Japenese Equity Index, Nikkei 225 Chart Created by Tyler Yell The inverse holds true with a significant negative correlation coefficient of -0.5 to -1.0.

Math that matters. In the financial world, ... A correlation of -1 means they have a perfectly negative correlation and will always move opposite one another.

Learn about interpreting and describing data, including identifying trends, with this BBC Bitesize Scotland Maths guide for Third Level CfE Mathematics.

In National 4 Lifeskills Maths learn to graphically demonstrate the correlation between data sets and use a ‘line of best fit’ to further the given data.