Negative correlation is a relationship between two variables in which one variable increases as the other decreases, and vice versa. ... A perfect negative correlation means the relationship that exists between two variables is exactly opposite all of the time.

What does a negative correlation indicates?

A negative, or inverse correlation, between two variables, indicates that one variable increases while the other decreases, and vice-versa.

What's an example of a negative correlation?

A negative correlation is a relationship between two variables in which an increase in one variable is associated with a decrease in the other. An example of negative correlation would be height above sea level and temperature. As you climb the mountain (increase in height) it gets colder (decrease in temperature).