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A psychologist observes that as the number of hours a person spends exercising per week increases, their reported levels of stress tend to decrease. Which of the following best describes the relationship between weekly exercise hours and stress levels found in this observation?
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A psychologist observes that as the number of hours a person spends exercising per week increases, their reported levels of stress tend to decrease. Which of the following best describes the relationship between weekly exercise hours and stress levels found in this observation?
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